Théodore CHASSERIAU
1819 - 1856
Oh chien spartiate, plus terrible que l’angoisse, la faim et l’océan…
1844
Plate 15 from the set of illustrations for the book entilted Othello, sixteen etching sketches drawned and engraved
Original etching
324 × 400 mm, marges 430 × 620 mm
Fine impression on laid China, third state (of 5), before any letter, with a shadow under Desdemone’s elbow spread to the cushion fallen to the ground, tiny foxing
Reference: Inventaire du fonds français, 6-15, Fisher p. 136 iii/v, Sanchez 285