Collection of engravings by the Spanish artists Francisco and Ramon Bayeu

[Art] Bayeu, Francisco; Bayeu, Ramon

Publication Date: 1796

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Rare collection of engravings by the Spanish Bayeu brothers

[Art] Bayeu, Francisco; Bayeu, Ramon. Collection of engravings by the Spanish artists Francisco and Ramon Bayeu. c.1796 [but probably mid-19th century]. Folio, (388 mm x 290 mm). Manuscript title, 1 ff., 13 engravings, each preceded by a manuscript leaf with title. Fine burgundy morocco signed by Brugalla. 1946, boards with multiple gilt fillets forming compartments, corner pieces, front boards lettered in gilt '13 Grabados de R. Bayeu', raised bands to spine, all tooled and lettered in gilt. Excellent condition internally, virtually flawless.

Fine album of engravings by Francisco Bayeu and Ramon Bayeu, some engraved by Ramon, in a magnificent binding by Spanish master-binder Brugalla; the Bayeu's were part of the group of artist involved in the Real Academia de San Fernando, which housed the Calcografia Nacional, in fact to date, a wonderful Bayeu painting is exhibited at the Real Academia museum. The Calcografia gives news of having 14 engravings by the artist in 1796. His brother, Ramon Bayeu, from whom we also find examples of his work here, had a similar life story, however, was primarily known for his designs for tapestries, in 1763 he was given a position at the Royal Tapestry Factory by Charles III, he collaborated on commissions with Francisco de Goya, his brother-in-law.

Francisco Bayeu (1734-1795) was a relevant Spanish neoclassic artist, known for his frescoes and religious and historical themes, his education included a scholarship at the Real Academia de San Fernando along with his brothers. Later in life he helped Mengs decorate the Royal Palace, became a professor at the Academia and was appointed court painter.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Collection of engravings by the Spanish artists Francisco and Ramon Bayeu
• Publication Date: 1796
• Condition: Fine