Pierre Paul Rubens « Silène’s Walk », Engraving 18th Century

Beautiful engraving made by John Boydell from a work by Claude Lorrain. It represents shepherds guiding their cattle in the forest in front of a harbor landscape with ships. On the back of the frame is glued the framer's label with the words: "estampes anciennes Maurice Rousseau". Numbered 26. The painting from which the engraving originated was in the private collection of the Duke of Devonshire. Claude Gellée, more commonly known as Claude Lorrain, was born in 1600 and died in 1682. He is a painter, draughtsman and engraver from Lorraine. He was an independent artist and a figure of landscape style. He exhibited his first painting at the age of 29, which is now on display at the Philadelphia Museum. From 1635 his work will be more and more recognized and will be in great demand. He even had important clients, such as Pope Urban 3 and the Spanish king...

Interesting engraving by Jacques-Philippe Le Bas depicts the illuminations set up on the evening of 29 August 1739 at the crossroads of St Denys and La Ferronnerie for the wedding of...

This magnificent engraving depicts a fishing scene in the middle of a landscape with lush vegetation. In the foreground of this scene is a man standing fishing. At his feet a young woman and a child are looking at the water. Further back on the right, there is another fishing scene, this time with two men. The whole is immersed in nature. In the background is a shepherd with a herd of cattle. This scene was first painted by Francesco Zuccarelli. He was an 18th century painter and engraver. He began his training in Rome and then in Florence as a figure painter. Alter He moved to Venice. He was noticed for his talent in the art of landscape. He benefited from the protection of the English consul Joseph Smith, for whom he produced numerous works. This engraving is made by Francesco Bartolozzi who is an engraver of the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century. He is an Italian who had 3 years of training in painting. But he finally devoted himself to engraving. He moved to Venice. He worked in the workshop of Joseph Wagner...

Beautiful set of 5 engravings by Jacques Renaud Bernard representing the parade hall and the apartments of the Duchess of Orleans at the Royal Palace in Paris, architectural ensemble designed by the architect of Louis XV Pierre Contant D'Ivry. The engravings represent the architectural details of the different rooms (moldings, sculptures, furniture etc.) This set of engravings...

Charming pair of engravings representing gallant scenes engraved by Jacques Firmin Beauvarlet after the works of Carle Van Loo. These two works are entit...

This charming engraving named Mademoiselle de La Vallières under a tent in the Bois de Vincennes was made by Louis Charles Ruotte, after the work of Jean Frédéric Schall. This engrav...

A set of four frames with Klauber 18th century engravings within stunning rectangular frames in gold-leaf gilded wood with lapis lazuli blue color paper inserts in the external profile, with gold decorations. Under the original glass we find the effigies of Saints Ambrose...

These Beautiful Italian 18th Century Black & White Engravings on Laid Paper Feature the Portrait of Female Statues, these pieces has been professionally Framed using all new Material...

18th century framed fashion engraving.

Collection of nine 18th century botanical engravings of vegetables including aspagagus, capsicum, pea & red cabbage. With original hand colouring from: Phytanthoza Iconographia by ...

Steel engraving of the portrait of Peter Paul Rubens, 19th century. Measures: H 27cm, L 20cm.

Engraving printed in black on laid paper framed with a neoclassical style gold leaf frame. The engraving shows a beautiful view from the Aqueduct of Corigliano, Calabria. Marks with ...