Print Description
Original antique print showing a portrait of Nicasius le Febure, a.k.a. Nicolas le Febure or Nicasius le Fevre or Nicolas le Fevre (1615 – 1669), a French chemist and alchemist who was appointed to positions by both French and English royalty.
Made by after an anonymous artist.
Medium: Engraving / etching on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 13.8 x 19.8 cm (5.43 x 7.8 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Attached to carrier sheet.. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
NICASIUS LE FEBURE-FEVRE-ALCHEMIST-PORTRAIT | PCO-C45-40
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Published in France c. 1680.
Biography engraver: Nicolas de Larmessin III, le jeune (c.1640-1725) worked as a professional engraver together with his brother Nicolas de Larmessin II, the elder (c.1638-1694), who had a son, Nicolas Larmessin IV (1684-1755), who was an engraver as well. Their work is often confused, but they were all excellent engravers.
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