This iconic series is often considered the high point of Hoytema's achievements in lithography. This varies from sheet to sheet and is very typical of the prints we've had from this set over the years. The upper left corners of the sheets are slightly bent and the plates have assorted degrees of foxing in the support sheets only. The impressions are all fine and are printed on chine appliqué (except the frontispiece). This is the very rare complete set of six lithographs plus the title page (which shows small, beautifully drawn lithographic vignettes relating to the six prints.) Published in a cloth-wrapped portfolio with leather spine, the cover is embossed with the title in a small art nouveau style vignette, upper right. (sheet size 27 3/4 x 18 5/8 in.) Each print is signed on the stone and bears the printed number below in the lower right corner, 1-6. Lithographs, 1898, Rijksmuseum / de Groot 84-90 (i/II) edition unknown.
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