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Les Bergers Romains, landscape with Roman ruins, 18th century engraving

1755

$980
£746.61
€860.87
CA$1,371.49
A$1,532.41
CHF 801.62
MX$18,792.28
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SEK 9,713.27
DKK 6,425.15
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Les Bergers Romains Copper-line engraving by Jean Jacques Leveau (1729-1786) after Pierre Mettay (1728-1759). C1755. Proof, before lettering. Laid, watermarked paper. A landscape with Roman shepherds. Classical ruins include a fountain decorated with a lion, a triumphal arch and sarcophagus. Pierre Mettay was a French painter who attended the French Academy in Rome. 410mm by 455mm (platemark) 440mm by 490mm (sheet).
  • Creation Year:
    1755
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)Width: 19.3 in (49 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • After:
    Pierre Mettay (1728 - 1759, French)
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    One small area of abrasion in the centre of the image. A couple of small breaks in the paper at the edges of the sheet. One short repaired break in the paper at the top of the sheet which goes into the image 2cms but barely visible.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CL34401stDibs: LU1244215550722

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