Rare-Antique Master Print-VILLAGE-FAIR-LANDSCAPE-MUSICIANS-de Son-c. 1625

Description

A lively depiction of a village fair scene with a tree at the center hosting spectators, musicians, and various stalls, with a church visible in the background.

Made by Nicolas de Son after own design.

Medium: Etching on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: Coat of arms.

Sheet size: 24.8 x 11 cm (9.76 x 4.33 inch). Image size: 24.8 x 11 cm. (9.76 x 4.33 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Remains of paper drom attachment on rear. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

NICOLAS DE SON, VILLAGE FAIR, MUSICIANS, STALLS, LANDSCAPE, EARLY 17TH-CENTURY ETCHING, JEAN LE BLOND. | PCO-EXPO-226

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Published by Jean I Leblond, Paris, ca. 1625-1637.

State: I.

Reference: Meaume 1860 1434.I.

Biography engraver: Nicolas (or Antoine) de Son was a French draughtsman and etcher/engraver from Reims, active during the early 17th century, known for his landscapes and genre scenes.