"Framed Humorous Engraving "the Happy Merchant's Clerk" Empire Period"
"The happy merchant's assistant" engraving and aquatint enhanced in color. French school of the 19th century. Humorous engraving, the fashion merchant's assistant shows these ladies all his wonders and tries to convince them to let themselves be tempted "Good!... I'll give you your business, I have at hand what you like. I will satisfy your wishes, I have what it takes to fill your object." No doubt that with such arguments, he will achieve his ends! Engraving framed under glass. (Frame after the engraving) Condition: foxing on the engraving and frame with paint losses. Dimensions: 37.5 X 30.2 cm