Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (1824–1898) The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian. 1862. Etching. 235 x 314 [370 x 535 mm]. A very fine print on ivory-colored laid paper, from the first state (of 2), prior to further retouching. A 3-cm tear along the left edge. Slight dusting. All margins untrimmed. AABM stamp (Lugt 3075). The first state of this engraving does not appear to have been cataloged. Janine Bailly-Herzberg (see note on the previous lot) was only familiar with the final state. A proof of the final state is held in the collections of the BnF.