2 Antique Prints-FABLE-SHIP-RIFLE-La Fontaine-1755
Publication Date: 1755
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Original etching and engraving combination on a verge type paper with watermark (not visible on every sheet). on paper. Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 30.5 x 46 cm. The image size is ca. 20.5 x 28 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 12 x 18.1 inch. The image size is ca. 8.1 x 11 inch.Fable CLXXXII: 'Jupiter et le Passager.' (Jupiter and the Passenger.) Complete set of 2 prints. On the first plate: A Sailing Ship in a storm. Second: A man is killed by two soldiers. These plates comes with the accompanying pages(s) with Fable text. This attractive original old antique print / plate originates from the most attractive large paper edition of: 'Fables Choisies .', by Jean de la Fontaine, published in Paris by Desaint & Saillant et Durand, De l'Imprimerie de Charles-Antoine Jombert, 1755-1759. It is considered as one of the highlights of all illustrated books. Referred to as the 'Oudry Edition', with 275 engraved plates after Jean-Baptiste Oudry by Cochin, Tardieu, PrĂ .vost, Chedel, Lempereur, and others.Artists and Engravers: Author: Jean de la Fontaine. Artist: Jean-Baptiste Oudry (1685-1755). The engraver of this print is J. Menil and J.C. Teucher.Condition: Excellent. General age related toning and occasional light staining and shop soiling as visible on image. Some remains of binding in left margin.Keywords: 2 ANTIQUE PRINTS-FABLE-SHIP-RIFLE-LA FONTAINE(PCO) B30-32. Seller Inventory # bb06168
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Title: 2 Antique Prints-FABLE-SHIP-RIFLE-La ...
Publication Date: 1755
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