2 Antique Prints-ENAMEL PAINTING-WORKSHOP-TOOLS-Diderot-c. 1750
From Pictura Prints, Art & Books, Overasselt, Netherlands
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since November 1, 2019
From Pictura Prints, Art & Books, Overasselt, Netherlands
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since November 1, 2019
About this Item
'Peinture en email'etching / engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Sheet size: 21,5 x 28,5 cm. (8,5 x 11,2 inch). Image size: 16 x 23,5 cm. (6,3 x 9,3 inch).This old antique print originates from: 'The Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers, par une Société de Gens de lettres.' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopdia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightment. The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous.Made by an anonymous engraver after 'Diderot'. Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer. Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783) was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist and philosopher.Condition: Good, given age. Slightly damp-stained. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.Keywords: ENAMEL PAINTING-WORKSHOP-TOOLSRBOS-A5-04. Seller Inventory # RB-469
Bibliographic Details
Title: 2 Antique Prints-ENAMEL ...
Publisher: c. 1750
Publication Date: 1750
Illustrator: Diderot
Condition: Good
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