Antique Master Print-LE-BELGE-AU-DESESPOIR-DESPAIR-BRABANT-Maillart-1790

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‘”LE BELGE AU D?SESPOIR”‘

– A central figure personifying Brabant stands in despair amidst a scene of devastation caused by war. A lifeless Brabant Lion lies at his feet, surrounded by destroyed weaponry and symbols of defeat.

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A central figure personifying Brabant stands in despair amidst a scene of devastation caused by war. A lifeless Brabant Lion lies at his feet, surrounded by destroyed weaponry and symbols of defeat.

Made by Philippe-Jozef Maillart after own design.

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

Sheet size: 25 x 20.2 cm (9.84 x 7.95 inch). Image size: 20 x 17 cm. (7.87 x 6.69 inch).

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

BRABANTSE OMWENTELING, WAR, BRABANT, SATIRE, REVOLUTION, DESPAIR, LION, PERSONIFICATION | 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: Atlas van Stolk 5037-t, Frederik Muller, De Nederlandsche Geschiedenis in Platen, dl. II (jaren 1702 tot 1795), nr. 5058-[73].

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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Dimensions 20 × 25 × 1 cm

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