Antique Master Print-SHELLING PEAS-BARN-FAMILY-le Bas-Greuze-1760

This scarce original antique master print shows the interior of a barn with a family shelling peas in it.

Made by Jacques Philippe le Bas after Jean Baptiste Greuze.

Medium: engraving / etching on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 48.8 x 43.3 cm (19.21 x 17.05 inch). Image size: 45.2 x 41 cm. (17.8 x 16.14 inch).

Condition: fair, given age. Some imperfections, edges with several small tears, paper somewhat browned, foxing, some crinkles and light creases. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

SHELLING PEAS-BARN-FAMILY | DP-A2-002-03

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Published in France, dated 1760. Artists and Engravers: Made by ‘Jacques Philippe Le Bas’ after ‘Jean Baptiste Greuze’. .

Biography engraver: Jacques Philippe le Bas (1707-1783), a French artist and printmaker.