Antique Print-DEUX-FLEUVES-RIVER GODS-144-Thomassin-Le Hongre-Le Gros-1694-1724

Antique Print-DEUX-FLEUVES-RIVER GODS-144-Thomassin-Le Hongre-Le Gros-1694-1724

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‘DEUX FLEUVES EN BAS-RELIEF’

– Plate 143: Allegorical representation of two river gods in bas-relief style. Each figure is seated with classical drapery, flanked by flowing water urns and reeds symbolizing riverbanks. One holds a sheaf of reeds, suggesting fertility or abundance. The figures are set in a semi-reclined posture, communicating calm strength and nature’s rhythm.

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Description

Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.

Image size: 14 x 8.8 cm. (5.51 x 3.46 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

RIVER GODS, BAS-RELIEF, ALLEGORY, CLASSICAL SCULPTURE, WATER DEITIES, VERSAILLES, NATURE SYMBOLISM | PCO-C52-47

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

From: “Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles” by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).

Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.

Biography artist: Based on statues by Pierre Le Gros (1666-1719) and Etienne Le Hongre (1628-1690).

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Dimensions 1 cm

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