VANITY - 18th century. - Etching and burin by BERSENEFF (born in Siberia in 1762), after the painting by Vanden-verfe. Proof with the letter, on watermarked laid paper (Letters). Plate dedicated "to his Excellency Monsieur de Moussin POUCHKIN, Master of Ceremonies of his Imperial Majesty of all RUSSIAS. Current State Councillor, Honorary Member of the Academy of Fine Arts of St PETERSBURG and Knight of the Order of St STANISLAS". Margins for three sides. 46 x 40 cm. Condition B (cut at the edge of the copperplate mark at the top, a small print crease at the bottom of the subject and in the tablet, rare marginal stains or foxing).