1875 Etching Louis Gallait Art Oath Juan de Vargas Machuca Duke Alva XATA7

"The Oath of Vargas"

This is an original 1875 black and white etching of a painting by Louis Gallait entitled "The Oath of Vargas" that portrayed Spanish soldier and politician Juan de Vargas Machuca swearing an oath to the Duke of Alva.

CONDITION

This 138+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging in margins. Light creasing. Small chip - top margin.

• Product Type: Original Etching; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 7.75 x 6.75 inches; 20 x 17 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is proud to present a collection of etchings from 1875 of paintings by famous artists such as Rembrandt, Jan van Eyck, Jean-Baptiste Greuze, Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonnier, and many others. To continue browsing this collection, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. Enjoy!

This piece was illustrated by Gallait, Louis. There is no visible artist signature.

Reproductive art by Paul Rajon.

Keywords specific to this image: 16th Century

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