Print Description
Stipple and line engraving on Hand laid paper. on paper.
Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 43.4 x 55 cm. The image size is ca. 31.5 x 44.5 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 17.1 x 21.7 inch. The image size is ca. 12.4 x 17.5 inch.
Antique print, titled: ‘St. Jean Baptiste’ – This plate shows a large portrait of St. Jean Baptiste Poquelin, known by his stage name Moliere (1622 – 1673), a French playwright and actor who is considered to be one of the greatest masters of comedy in Western literature. Published in Paris by Basset. The Basset firm was an important publisher located on rue Saint-Jacques, active from 1700 to 1865. The Basset’s published a variety of prints: from luxurious art prints, optical prints to inexpensive prints, children prints and even wallpaper. They smartly adapted and manoeuvered through changing political times.Artists and Engravers: Made by ‘Louis-Charles Ruotte’ after ‘Le Barbier aine’. Louis Charles I Ruotte (1754-1806). Jean-Jacques-Francois le Barbier / Lebarbier, the elder (1738-1826) was a French history painter who originated from Rouen.
Condition: Good, given age. Tiny stains. A dark stain in the center of the image. Some stains in the lower edge (caption) of the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-PORTRAIT-SAINT-JEAN BAPTISTE-MOLIERE-LEBARBIER-RUOTTE
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