Print Description
Depicts the Brabantine lion cleaning a square of soldiers, with the Maison du Roi (Broodhuis) visible in the background, symbolizing the Brabant struggle for autonomy.
Made by Philippe-Jozef Maillart after own design.
Medium: Etching and engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 21 x 17.4 cm (8.27 x 6.85 inch). Image size: 20 x 15 cm. (7.87 x 5.91 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Light soiling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
BRABANT REVOLUTION, SATIRE, LION, STREET SWEEPING, MAISON DU ROI, BROODHUIS, BRUSSELS, SOLDIERS | 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-[23]; Atlas van Stolk 5037-32.
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.
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