Lithograph on chine volant, 1896, from Spink’s only state (apart from the posthumous edition of 58 printed by Goulding in 1904), edition of unknown size, printed by Lemercier, Paris, with horizontal creases from the papier végétal, transfer paper showing clearly on the hem of the woman's skirt at the lower left, unframed. Way 151; Levy 129; Spink 169.

Image size 6 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.; Sheet size 13 x 14 in.

From the Art Collection of Howard R. Guild, Sr., Boston, Massachusetts, By Descent through the Family
Howard R. Guild, Sr. (1867-1944) was a major collector of etchings by Whistler, Rembrandt, Gallagher, Meryon and Hayden. He held the largest private collection of Whistler prints in the United States until over twenty prints were donated by his grandson, Alden Guild, to the Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College in the 1990’s. The Hood Museum graciously matted the remaining Whistler prints, which will be offered here at auction in early 2024.

Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Guild became a paper and twine merchant following his graduation form Harvard University. He credited his time in this profession to his love of graphic works. In addition to his donation to Dartmouth's Hood Museum, Guild donated significant works to other major art institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Harvard University, Yale University.

Good condition; few minor spots and some very slight toning.