Description A playful depiction of children engaging in the traditional game of blind man’s buff, with charming detail in their expressions and gestures. Made by Claudine Bouzonnet-Stella after Jacques Stella. Medium: Etching on hand-laid (verge) paper. Sheet size: 27 x 21.5 cm (10.63 x 8.46 inch). Image size: 14.6 x 11.9 cm. (5.75 x 4.69 inch). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. CHILDREN’S GAMES, CLAUDINE BOUZONNET-STELLA, JACQUES STELLA, ETCHING, 17TH CENTURY, FRENCH ENGRAVING, BLIND MAN’S BUFF | PCO-EXPO-438 (FRENCH) BACKGROUND INFORMATION From the series “Les Jeux et Plaisirs de l’Enfance,” consisting of 52 plates illustrating children’s games. Published by Claudine Bouzonnet-Stella in Paris, 1657. Reference: IFF 17e II.87-88.48-99. Biography engraver: Claudine Bouzonnet-Stella (1636-1697), a French engraver trained by her uncle Jacques Stella. Known for her refined engravings, especially after her uncle’s designs. Biography artist: Jacques Stella (1596-1657), a French painter renowned for his delicate and charming depictions of children and allegorical subjects.
