Antique Master Print-GENRE-NOUVELLISTES-FARMERS-RUSSIA-Le Prince-1786

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SKU:
56487
Condition:
Used
Availability:
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Artist:
Jean Baptiste Le Prince
Subject:
Figures
Size:
Small
Time Period Produced:
1750-1799
Signed:
Yes
Framing:
Unframed
Image Orientation:
Landscape
Medium:
Aquatint
Color:
Brown
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Description: Made after his designs from Russia. State: Second state of 2. Ref: Hedou 155.

Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Jean Baptiste Le Prince' after own design. Jean Baptist Le Prince (1734-1781) came from Metz and studied with Boucher in Paris. He stayed in St. Petersburg between 1758 and 1763. After returning to France he etched many Russian scenes. Le Prince is also considered to be the inventor of the aquatint.

Subject: Antique Master Print, titled: 'Les Nouvellistes.' - Russian farmers exchanging news.

Condition: Good, given age. No margins, text cut off (as often). Remains of paper and tape on rear from previous attachment. Small tear in left middle paper edge. Thin paper spots at left paper edge. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 18.1 x 15.2 cm. The image size is ca. 18.1 x 15.2 cm.

Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 7.1 x 6 inch. The image size is ca. 7.1 x 6 inch.

Medium: Etching and aquatint in brown on hand laid paper.

Location: TPCLA-C41-02

SKU: 56487

Section: LATPC-MASTERPRINTS