Philibert-Louis Debucourt

Elle Le Boude - Etching by Philibert-Louis Debucourt - 1797

1797

La Signature is an Original Etching Hand Watercolored series "Costumes Parisiens" published in 1797 by the Journald des Dames et des Modes". Costume Parisien - Model n. is 45 an original watercolored print realized in 1797. The artwork is the plate n. 45 from the Journal des Dames et des Modes...

La Chute is an original watercolored etching realized by a French artist and illustrator. The artwork is the plate n.20 from a suite of 52 plates entitled " Modes et Manières du jour à Paris à la fin du 18e siècle et au commencement du 19e siècle ", printed by Bureau du Journal des Dames, Paris [1798-1808]. On the higher part is printed the number of plate: " Modes &c. N° 20. ", Original Title on the lower margin at the center and the printed inscription " Capotte. Spencer garni de poil...

"Alter Ego" - Original Watercolor Hand-Painted Etching on Paper - 35/120 Edition Variable In this highly detailed hand painted etching, artist Claus Sievert (American, 1949-2009) depicts a clown gazing into a handheld brass mirror holding a mask with matching face paint. The clown sits in what appears to be a dressing room surrounded with various costumes. This etching is uniquely hand painted in watercolor and gouache. The clown's eyes are hand drawn with added details throughout the face and hair. Signed, numbered, and titled along the bottom edge of paper, "35/120 E.V. "Alter Ego" Claus Sievert" Presented in a new white mat with foam core backing. Mat size: 24"H x 20"W Paper size: 18.38"H x 15"W Image, Claus Sievert, (American, 1949–2009) nicknamed “The Tree Guy," was a German-born American printmaker and illustrator, who studied etching in an art college in Brunswick, Germany, in 1971. He began his career as an art teacher in Germany, teaching printmaking, art history, advertising design, and visual communication, and became a full-time artist in 1981. Sievert created limited-edition etchings from copper plates and a hand-turned press which he then individually hand-colored. Sievert’s work won awards, illustrated a children’s book by Leo Tolstoy, was commissioned by the Sierra Club and Golden Gate National Recreation Area to illustrate their publications, and he had his images published in several calendars. He was known for his prints highlighting forms and the beauty of nature. His art was also featured in Ansel Adams Gallery, Muir Woods...

Bold in color and whimsy etching colored with watercolor, pastel and acrylics features an anthropomorphized female bunny, posing in Playboy style. Signature at bottom right by artist...