Antique Master Print-LE-PARFAIT-TAILLEUR-BRABANT-REVOLUTION-SATIRE-Maillart-1790

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‘”LE PARFAIT TAILLEUR”‘

– The image shows a lion, symbolizing Brabant, crafting a map or plan while a bishop-like figure observes, possibly alluding to the clerical involvement in political matters.

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The image shows a lion, symbolizing Brabant, crafting a map or plan while a bishop-like figure observes, possibly alluding to the clerical involvement in political matters.

Made by Philippe-Jozef Maillart after own design.

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

Sheet size: 20.5 x 15.7 cm (8.07 x 6.18 inch). Image size: 18.2 x 13.4 cm. (7.17 x 5.28 inch).

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

BRABANT REVOLUTION, POLITICAL SATIRE, LION, CLERICAL FIGURES, SATIRE, MAP-MAKING | 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.

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.

Additional information

Dimensions 15 × 20 × 1 cm

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