1876 Wood Engraving Duplessis-Bertaux Mountebank Quack Medicine Louvre XGGA9 XMG2 serpet-necked

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This woman was a recurring figure in Lautrec's work and her acrobats and clown talents brought her close to the circus tradition that fascinated Lautrec

1876 Wood Engraving Duplessis-Bertaux Mountebank Quack Medicine Louvre XGGA9 XMG2 serpet-neckedThis is an original 1876 black and white wood engraving of a French mountebank (or trickster) attempting to pitch his patent medicine to a crowd gathered in Place du Louvre in 18th century France. CONDITION This 135+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the verso. Product Type: Original Engraving; Black White