Print Description
Original antique master print showing an 18th century scene from a play by Paul Scarron. The poet Roquebrune takes the belt of Ragotin so that he can ride his horse again.
Made by Edme Jeaurat after J. B. Pater.
Medium: Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 43.5 x 34.5 cm (17.13 x 13.58 inch). Image size: 36.5 x 29 cm. (14.37 x 11.42 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Minimal foxing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
ROQUEBRUNE POET-BELT-RAGOTIN-HORSE-PLAY | DPO-A2-003-29
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Published in Paris by Louis Surugue, dated 1732.
Biography engraver: Edme Jeaurat (1688?1738) was a French engraver from Vermenton, near Auxerre. Jeaurat was the son of an engraver and the elder brother of painter Etienne Jeaurat.
Biography artist: Jean-Baptiste Francois Pater (1695-1736), French artist.
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