J. M. Schmutzer After Rubens - 19th Century Etching La Famille de Rubens

Description

Etching and engraving print by Austrian engraver Jacob Matthias Schmutzer (1733 - 1811) after Peter Paul Rubens (1577 - 1640). Drawing by Italian painter Felice Giani (1758 - 1823). Inscriptions within plate lines read: 'Peint par Rubens. Dessiné par Gianni. Gravé par Jac. Schmuzer de l'Académie des Arts de Vienne'. Inscribed. On wove.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and surface marks. Some surface wrinkling and creasing. Very small tear to the lower right hand corner, outside plate lines.

Size

30.5 x 22.6cm (12" x 8.9")
Sheet: 46.3 x 40cm (18.2" x 15.7")
Plate: 38.7 x 29.2cm (15.2" x 11.5")