Rare Antique print – Blind Harpie – Contra-Revolution, France [1791]

Blind harpie, symbolizing the Assembly, issuing a string of decretes, burnt by a genie.

French: ‘Harpie aveugle, symbolisant l’Assemblée, tenant un chapelet de decrets.’

Source: Journal de la court en de la ville, decembre 1791.

Ref: De Vinck 2751,

Extremely rare satirical print of the French contra-revolution. This print can be found in the collections of Stanford university Library and the BNF (Bibliotheque National de France).

Etching and mezzotint engraving on hand laid paper (verge type). Watermark: fragment.
Sheet size: 21 x 26,5 cm. Image size: 14,7 x 18.3 cm.

Made by an anonymous artist.

Condition: Good, given age. Overall light soiling and foxing. Remains of paper from previous attachment on rear. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

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