Charles-François Daubigny
Les Hirondelles; La Musette
1842
Physical Qualities
Etching, Sheet: 274 x 360 mm. (10 13/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number
1996.48.3923
Etchings on steel. Two images printed on one sheet from one plate. Later states (with text and inscriptions) published in the book "Chants et chansons populaires de France (Paris: H. L. Delloye et Garnier frères, 1842-1843)"
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art,
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
Inscribed: Signed in plate: left image, lower right "C. Daubigny" Inscribed in pencil: verso, in Lucas' hand "Garnier 100"
Markings: None