Antique Print-GENRE-FARMGIRL-FRIESLAND-Picart-ca. 1700

About this Item

Antique print, titled: 'Paysanne de Frise, Frislantsche boerinne.' - A farmgirl from Friesland Engraving on laid paper. Description: Source unknown, to be determined.Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Bernard Picart' after own design. Bernard Picart (1673-1733) was a French painter and engraver. He received his art education from his father, Etienne (1632-1721), from Le Brun and Jouvenet at the Royal Academy. His talents developed rapidly: at the age of sixteen he gained honors at the Academy of Paris. His prints in the "French" taste were very popular. His way of working was also very influential for the book illustration in the Netherlands Condition: Very good, given age. Ample margins. Faint soiling in the top and lower margins and right edge of the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: TPCLA-C29-18 The overall size is ca. 3.7 x 5.5 inch. The image size is ca. 2.9 x 4.7 inch. The overall size is ca. 9.5 x 14 cm. The image size is ca. 7.4 x 12 cm.

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• Title: Antique Print-GENRE-FARMGIRL-FRIESLAND-Picart-ca. 1700
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