Print Description
The print features a central figure dressed in extravagant, exotic clothing, likely a charlatan or mountebank, who is engaging with a crowd. The scene is lively, with various onlookers, including children and adults, observing the figure with curiosity and amusement.
Made by Leopold Flameng after own design.
Medium: Etching, Drypoint, Plate Tone on wove (vellin) paper.
Sheet size: 22.4 x 19.1 cm (8.82 x 7.52 inch). Image size: 17.8 x 14.6 cm. (7.01 x 5.75 inch).
Condition: very good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
L?OPOLD FLAMENG, QUACK DOCTOR, CHARLATAN, MOUNTEBANK, ETCHING, 19TH CENTURY PRINT, FRENCH PRINTMAKER, DRYPOINT, PLATE TONE, HISTORICAL PRINT | PCO-E21-02
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Source: unknown, to be determined.
Reference: Hippert & Linnig 12.
Biography engraver: Leopold Flameng (1831-1911) was a French engraver and printmaker, known for his etchings and drypoint works.
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