Description: The subject is a bit unclear; the date 1783 probably refers to the Treaty of Paris, which ended the colonial wars between France, England and America. The Bastille ruins point to the French Revolution and 1789.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Henry Mutlow & Thomas Jones Woodman' after 'Jonathan Spilsbury'. Henry Mutlow (ca. 1756-1826) and Thomas Jones Woodman (1758-1817) formed a partnership with their publishing houses between 1782 and 1793. Jonathan Spilsbury (ca. 1737-1812) worked as an artist and publisher in London and Ireland.
Subject: Antique Master Print, titled: 'Soyez libres; vivez.' - (Be free, live.) Louis XVI ordering his subjects to be free on the ruins of the Bastille.
Condition: Very good, given age. Small margins. Light soiling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 12.7 x 19.7 cm. The image size is ca. 12 x 19 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 5 x 7.8 inch. The image size is ca. 4.7 x 7.5 inch.
Medium: Engraving on hand laid paper.
Location: TPCLA-C52-35
SKU: 57437
Section: LATPC-MASTERPRINTS
