Antique Master Print-JANUARY-ICE SKATING-SLEDGE-KOLF-HOCKEY-Mariette-c.1690

A lively winter scene featuring various activities on the ice with a rural backdrop, highlighting leisure during January.

Made by Jean Mariette after own design.

Medium: Etching and engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 38.5 x 32 cm (15.16 x 12.6 inch). Image size: 30.5 x 24.2 cm. (12.01 x 9.53 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Slight foxing, creasing and soiling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

JANUARY, WINTER, ICE SKATING, SLEDGING, KOLF, HOCKEY, RURAL SCENE, MARIETTE, 12 MONTHS, GENRE PRINT, 17TH-CENTURY ENGRAVING. | PCO-EXPO-299

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

From a series of 12 months, published in Paris c. 1690 by Jean Mariette.

Biography engraver: Jean Mariette (1660-1742), a French engraver and printseller known for his detailed series depicting the months of the year and other genre scenes.