Set of Eight Copper Plate Engravings of Switzerland in Gilt Frames

Pair of Italian engravings signed Gio Ma Calsini each in a gilt gold frame under glass.

View of the City of Basle, taken from above the Fortre?s of Huningue. Copper Engraving by Jean-Bapti?te Liénard after a Drawing by Nicolas Pérignon. Published 1780. Nicolas...

Pair of engravings in 18th century faux porphyry and gilt frames. Richly rendered faux porphyry frames with gilt borders and inner edges and further porphyry to all sides enclosing 1...

In Hogarth frames. Including Lucia, Comitissa De Carlile, Madame Essex Finch. Rest of names are covered by frame.

These two works commemorate the great English pastime of gentlemen hunt parties and social gatherings surrounding the land and its produce to those who own it. This very nice pair of...

This original print is Johann Georg Wille's copper engraving of a Sappeur of the Swiss Guard from 1779. Wille was a notable artist and engraver known for his portraits and engravings during the 18th century. The piece depicts a half-length portrait of a soldier in the uniform of the Swiss Guard, likely in service in Italy, perhaps even in Rome, given the connection of the Swiss Guard with the Vatican. The soldier is portrayed as a sapper or pioneer, carrying out specialized military tasks. The dimensions of the paper and the technique used (copper engraving on paper) give a sense of the physical aspects of the artwork. The condition report indicates some minor damage but an overall good state, with some restoration work done. It's fascinating how historical artworks like this engraving can provide insights into military attire, cultural connections, and artistic techniques of the time. More details: Johann Georg Wille (1715 Königsberg, Giessen - 1808 Paris): "Sapeur des gardes suisses" Portrait of a man wearing a feather-trimmed fur hat and a sash worn over his uniform, breast piece with profile to the left, 1779. Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Dessine et gravé par Wille Graveur du Roi". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "SAPEUR DES GARDES SUISSES ...". Keywords: Soldier; Uniform; Man; Soldier portrait...