French, circa 1810’s.
Why we like them
Exquisitely engraved in the early 18th century, these prints perfectly reflect the essence of the Grand Tour, the artist’s appetite for discovery, for the unexplored, for the exotic.
History
These plates are from the first and only edition of Pierre Bouillon’s monumental publication on classical sculpture, devoted exclusively to the classical sculpture of the Louvre Museum, consisting of plates which he drew and etched himself, Musée des antiques dessiné et gravé par P. Bouillon. The first volume is devoted to classical deities, the second to mythological and historical Greek and Roman personages, and the last on altars, vases, candelabra, tombs, ornaments, inscriptions, etc. Several plates from this publication are in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Pierre Bouillon (1776–1831) was a French painter and engraver. As drawing instructor at the Lycée Louis Le Grand in Paris, he was a teacher of Théodore Géricault and perhaps also Eugène Delacroix.
Plates measure 52cm by 33cm (20.5in by 13in), frames 62cm by 42 (24.5 in by 16.5 in)
Ready for placement and immediate use. Good antique condition, minor spotting to plates, modern silvered frames.
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Dimensions:Height: 24.41 in (62 cm)Width: 16.54 in (42 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
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Sold As:Set of 2
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Style:Classical Greek(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:Paper
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Place of Origin:France
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Period:Early 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1810
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Ready for placement and immediate use. Good antique condition, minor spotting to plates, modern silvered frames.
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Seller Location:Richmond, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: LU1781235428262
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