Goya etching. Folly of fear (Por temor no pierdas honor). Disparates, 2 (Follies / Irrationalities), ninth edition (1937)

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This edition was made by Rupérez in the Calcografía Nacional for the Ministerio de Instrucción Pública in 1937, during the Spanish Civil War. Plate measures: 24x35.5 cms. Sheet measures: 38x56.5 cms.

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Goya etching. Folly of fear (Por temor no pierdas honor). Disparates, 2 (Follies / Irrationalities), ninth edition (1937)
This edition was made by Rupérez in the Calcografía Nacional for the Ministerio de Instrucción Pública in 1937, during the Spanish Civil War. Plate measures: 24x35.5 cms. Sheet measures: 38x56.5 cms.

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Five sets, numbered 1-5 were dedicated to Stalin, Mrs. Eleanor Rooselvet, and for the Republican President Azaña, President of the Republic, leaving two sets unaccounted for. Fifteen series numbered 6-20, on Imperial Japan paper were also issued. One of the first series issued in 1937 was gifted by the Spanish ambassador in London to the Victorian and Albert Museum, where it was exhibited. Thomas Harris states that this edition is a very well printed. The present engraving has the number 11 on the back. The engraving has a embossed stamp with the initials 'CN' surrounded by a border which reads: Calcografia Nacional Ministerio de Instrucción Pública. Condition: it has humidity stains as can be seen in the pictures. General age-related toning.