Description: Source unknown, to be determined. Ref: LeBl. 61? Philosopher.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Claude Henry Watelet' after own design. Claude Henry Watelet (French; 1718-1786) was a wealthy collector, amateur painter, well-respected etcher, writer on the arts and a connoisseur of gardens. He introduced the English landscape garden to France, as the jardin Anglois. Watelet was at the center of the French art world of his time. From 1767 Rembrandt's copper etching plates were preserved in Watelet's collection, which he worked up and re-published.
Subject: Antique Master Print, untitled. A bearded man reading a book.
Condition: Good, given age. No margins. Remains of glue and paper from previous attachment on rear. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 14.6 x 19.2 cm. The image size is ca. 14.6 x 19.2 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 5.7 x 7.6 inch. The image size is ca. 5.7 x 7.6 inch.
Medium: Etching on laid paper.
Location: (LATPC) Q1-415
SKU: 71847
Section: LATPC-TEMPLATE-123
