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An original engraving and etching on laid paper by French artist Abraham Bosse (c.1602-1604-1676) titled “Un homme se dirigeant a droite monte un degre” 1629. Comes from the 1629 portfolio “The Garden of the French Nobles In Which One Can Pick Up Their Way of Dressing (La Jardin de la Noblesse Françoise dans lequel ce peut ceuillir leur maniere de Vettements)”, a series of 18 plates. This etching is after a painting by French artist Jean de-Saint-Igny (ca. 1595-1600). This artwork is in many permanent museum collection including The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Provenance: ex-permanent collection Bass Art Museum, Miami, Florida. Framed size: 16.5″ x 14.5″. Image size: 5.5″ x 3.5″. A rich impression, in excellent condition. Rare.
