Antique Master Print-MERCHANT-SELLING FISH-BEACH-Moyreau-P. Wouwermans-1737

Original antique master print showing an 18th century scene. A man is selling fresh fish near the beach.

Made by J. Moyreau after Wouvermens.

Medium: Etching / engraving with hand colouring on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 40.5 x 52 cm (15.94 x 20.47 inch). Image size: 27.5 x 34.5 cm. (10.83 x 13.58 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Paper slightly browned. Light damp staining. Some crinkles. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

MERCHANT-SELLING FRESH FISH-BEACH-HORSE | DPO-A2-003-24

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Published in Paris c. 1737.

Biography engraver: Jean Moyreau (French, 1690?1762), French engraver, student of Bon and Boullogne. He became a member of the Academy in 1736 and exposed at the Salon from 1737-1761.

Biography artist: Philips Wouwermans (1619-1668) was a Dutch painter of landscapes, hunting and battle scenes.