Lassalle, Emille “Etudes Choisies. Lithographiees aux deux crayons par Emille Lassalle” [Selected Studies by Emille Lassalle].

Emille Lassalle (1813-71).  “Etudes Choisies. Lithographiees aux deux crayons par Emille Lassalle.”   [Selected Studies by Emille Lassalle].  

Paris: Goupil, Vibert & Co. ;  London:  Gambart, Junin & Co., ca. 1845.  19 ¼ x 18 ¾ (image). Lithograph by Lemercier.  Origninal hand color.  Signed in image by the artist.  Old paper fill in forearm.  Else very good condition.  

This print was part of a monumental fifty-four print series which were not only issued for individuals to display for pleasure but were also used as teaching examples in many drawing schools.  Many of the prints featured women and children.  The prints were offered uncolored, tinted, and hand colored.