Antique Master Print-ON NE SAVISE JAMAIS DE TOUT-de Larmessin-Lancret-1740

Original antique master print showing a scene from the Fables of La fontaine. An 18th century street view with people and dogs. The title translates in ‘we never think of everything’.

Made by de Larmessin after N. Lancret.

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

Sheet size: 38 x 33 cm (14.96 x 12.99 inch). Image size: 35 x 31.5 cm. (13.78 x 12.4 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Plate cropped. Irregular edges. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

ON NE SAVISE JAMAIS DE TOUT-LA FONTAINE-DOG | DPO-A2-003-37

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Published in Paris by De Larmessin c. 1740.

Biography engraver: Nicolas de Larmessin IV (1684-1755), French engraver and editor.

Biography artist: Nicolas Lancret (1690 – 1743), French painter. .