Antique Master Print-JARDIN-BELGIQUE-ALLEGORICAL-FREEDOM-TREE-Maillart-1790

Description

The image depicts four soldiers planting a freedom tree (olive tree) encircled by laurels, representing the patriotism of the Brabant Revolution.

Made by Philippe-Jozef Maillart after own design.

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

Sheet size: 21.4 x 15 cm (8.43 x 5.91 inch). Image size: 19 x 13.5 cm. (7.48 x 5.31 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Light soiling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

LIBERTY TREE, BRABANT PATRIOTS, VAN DER NOOT, VAN DER MERSCH, ALLEGORY, BRABANT REVOLUTION, OLIVE TREE, LAURELS | 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: FMH 5058-[65]; Atlas van Stolk 5037-m.

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.