Félix Bracquemond (1833-1914) Free and faithful. 1869 (Menu for a Bracquemond dinner at the Société de la Gravure Originale en Noir, February 11, 1923). Etching. 140x220mm. Beraldi 520; I.F.F. 284. Very fine proof printed on the 1st plate of the menu, on strong vellum, with text of the musical animations printed on the 3rd plate and text of the menu on a separate sheet. Very slight marginal oxidation. Engraved plate for Philippe Burty (1830-1890), writer, collector and art critic, whose motto was "Free and faithful". It was originally used as the title for his book Pas de lendemain, published in 1869.