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Moyreau After Wouvermans - Framed 18th Century Etching Les Bucherons
Description
An 18th etching and burin print by Jean Moyreau (1690-1762) based on an original painting by Philips Wouwerman (1619-1668). The scene depicts men cutting and collecting firewood in a winter landscape with two horses waiting to carry the load. Signed, titled and inscribed in plate. Presented in a wash line mount and gilt effect frame, behind glass. On laid.Condition
The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and foxing to the paper. Discolouration to the wash-line mount. Small chips to the gilt frame.
Size
36 x 48cm (14.2" x 18.9")Framed Size: 53.5 x 62.5cm (21.1" x 24.6")
Artist Biography
Jean Moyreau (1690-1762) was a French engraver and publisher of prints. He was born in Orleans, Saint-Paul parish. Having gone up to Paris, he became a pupil of Bon Boullogne. He exhibited at the Salon between 1737 and 1761. He mainly engraved the work of Antoine Watteau (1735) and Philips Wouwermans (1619-1668), on the one hand as part of the translation of the cabinet of Pierre Crozat and on the other via Jean de Jullienne. Around 1739 he was said to be the King's engraver and had a workshop in rue Galande. He died in Paris on October 26, 1762.
| SKU | su131 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Moyreau After Wouvermans |
| Date | 18th Century |
| Dimensions | 36.0 x 48.0cm |
| Medium | Etching |
| Style | Realism |
| Subject | Genre Scene |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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