Antique Master Print-DALTON-TRAUTTMANSDORFF-BRABANT-REVOLUTION-Maillart-1790

Description

A satirical print featuring d’Alton and Trauttmansdorff displayed in a wagon as caged animals, viewed by spectators.

Made by Philippe-Jozef Maillart after own design.

Medium: Etching and engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 34 x 24 cm (13.39 x 9.45 inch). Image size: 33.5 x 23.5 cm. (13.19 x 9.25 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Light soiling. Orginal fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. | EXPO-470 (SATIRE)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Part of the collection of prints related to the Brabant Revolution (1787-1790), as cataloged by Frederik Muller in De Nederlandsche geschiedenis in platen. According to Van Rossem (“Revolutie op de koperplaat. Repertorium van politieke prenten tijdens de Brabantse Omwenteling, 1787-1792,” Leuven, 2012) these prints are mostly made by Phillipe-Joseph Maillart from Brussels, and they were published by Jacquet in Lille in 1790 (bound), authored by J.F. de la Rue, P.J. Maillart, Jeanne-Catherine M, Jean Baptiste de Bouse.

Reference: Frederik Muller, “De Nederlandsche geschiedenis in platen,” p. 317, nr. 5058[64].

Biography engraver: Philippe-Jozef Maillart (1764-1856) was a Belgion artist active in the late 18th century, known for documenting the Brabant Revolution through prints.