Description

High and thin linocut of Don Quichote on horseback, with a lance.

Linocut on laid paper.
Sheet size: 19,8 x 70,5 cm. Image size: 14 x 64,5 cm.

Title and artist taken from the pen annotation in the lower margin verso. Provenance: From a private collection, further provenance unknown.

Made by ‘Frans de Siemer’ after own design. Franciscus Theodorus L.M. (“Frans”) Siemer (1887-1966) was a Dutch draughtsman, graphic artist and sculptor. He entered the congregation of the Fraters van Tilburg (Brothers of Tilburg, full name Brothers of Our Lady Mother of Mercy) and was ordained as priest in 1912.

Condition: Very good, given age. Creases in the lower and top margins (not affecting image). General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

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