1876 Adolphe Lalauze Signed Etching - "Return from a Baptism in Spain" – Antique 19th Century French Print

A finely detailed 19th-century etching by French engraver Adolphe Lalauze (1838–1906), titled Retour d’un Baptême en Espagne (Return from a Baptism in Spain), dated 1876. The work depicts an animated interior scene of figures returning from a baptism, rendered with Lalauze’s characteristic precision and lively linework. The plate mark is clearly visible, and the print bears a pencil signature in the lower margin. The piece is presented under early glass with the distinctive wavy texture typical of the period, secured in an older wooden frame.

A collectible, artist-signed work from one of France’s noted 19th-century engravers, suitable for collectors or period décor.

Details:
Artist: Adolphe Lalauze (1838–1906)
Title: Retour d’un Baptême en Espagne (Return from a Baptism in Spain)
Date: 1876
Medium: Etching on paper
Signature: Pencil-signed Adolphe Lalauze (1838–1906)
Condition: Print in good condition with minor age-related wear; frame shows signs of age but is extremely stable.
Image size: 30.5 x 20.5 cm (12 x 8 in)
Framed size: 35.5 x 45.5 cm (14 x 18 in)