Canal de Holland, près de Rotterdam (Canal in Holland, Near Rotterdam)
Etching, 1875, Melot J19 (iii/VI), edition unknown. 6 1/4 x 9 3/8 in. Signed and dated in the plate,lower right. This is a superb, luminous impression of this early state. The paper is a sturdy white laid bearing a partial illegible watermark. The margins are full with a deckle edge on all sides. The condition is excellent. Jongkind studied in the Hague and spent much of his time in Paris where he was a student of Eugène Isabey. He was friendly with Sisley, Boudin and also Monet and he quickly began to excel as a painter in the impressionist style. His etchings are quite painterly and early impressions such as this one convey his best achievements as a fine and underrated etcher.
$2,000

Jetée en Bois dans le Port de Honfleur
Etching, 1865, Melot J12 (ii/III), Delteil 12 ii/III), edition unknown. 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. Signed and dated in the plate. Titled below with the printed caption. This is a fine impression printed with plate tone. The margins are full and the condition is fine other than for a tiny paper imperfection or flaw above the three men standing at the left. This impression bears the watermark of the Société des Aquafortises and was published by Cadart and Luquet and printed by Delâtre. This print appeared in January 1866; the fifth selection for the fourth year (See Bailly-Herzberg, 1972, vol.I, pg 182.) Ex-collection: Henri M. Petiet, with his ink stamp verso.
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