Hand-Colored Engraving Etching after Giuseppe Piattoli, "Quattro Proverbi," 1788


  • After Giuseppe Piattoli the Younger (Italian, 1748 – 1834)
  • Chi Fila Ha una Camicia, e Chi Non Fila Ne Ha Due (He who spins has one shirt, and he who does not spin has two), 1788
  • Hand-colored etching on paper
  • Unsigned
  • From series Quattro Proverbi, commonly referred to as Tuscan Proverbs in English
  • Printed by Carlo Lasinio (Italian, 1759 – 1838)
  • Framed: 17.5" W x 15.5" H x 0.5" D
  • Plate: 11.5" W x 9" H.