Artist
Gerard Valck(Dutch, 1652–1726)Dutch, 1652–1726
Afterafter
Michiel van Musscher(Dutch, 1645–1705)Dutch, 1645–1705
CultureDutch
Titles
- A Girl Searching for Fleas
DateCirca 1677–1726
MediumMezzotint with engraved lettering on laid paper, proof before state I/III
DimensionsPlate/Sheet: 13 3/4 × 9 13/16 in. (35 × 25 cm)
Mat: 20 1/2 × 16 1/8 in. (52 × 40.9 cm)
Mat: 20 1/2 × 16 1/8 in. (52 × 40.9 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by Ann S. Jackson and Virginia R. Jackson in honor of Christy and Mark K. Craig at Art + Paper 2023
Object number2023.183
Non exposé
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Department
Prints and DrawingsObject Type
Exhibition HistoryNone known
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Recto: Inscribed in printed ink, left bottom edge: M. van. Musscher Pinxit. [cursive]
Recto: Inscribed in printed ink, right bottom edge: G. Valck Fecit et excud. [cursive]
Verso: [none]
Recto: Inscribed in printed ink, right bottom edge: G. Valck Fecit et excud. [cursive]
Verso: [none]
Recto: Inscribed in printed ink, right bottom edge: G. Valck Fecit et excud. [cursive]
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Catalogue raisonnéHollstein 45
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