Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (after) - Jeunes garçons jouant aux cartes...

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (after) - Jeunes garçons jouant aux cartes (Young boys playing cards), c. 1839-1842

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (after) - Jeunes garçons jouant aux cartes (Young boys playing cards), c. 1839-1842

Rare lithograph on chine collé stamped by the publisher. Print made by Ferdinand Piloty. Published by Piloty & Loehle, Munich, c. 1839-1842. Some folds, creasers, spots and wear signs on the support paper, the image is in very good condition (see all the photos for the details). Appr. paper dimensions 88 x 61 cm

Lithographic printers active from 1839 till 1866, partnership of Ferdinand Piloty I and Loehle were the official publishers of the 'Königlich Bayerische Pinakothek' (Royal Bavarian Pinakothek). Their lithographs were produced in chine collé technique which allowed the printmaker to print on a much more delicate surface, such as Japanese paper bonded onto a heavier support, that pulls finer details off the plate. Nowadays these lithographs are in collections of renowned museums, such as The British Museum or Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Rare lithographie sur chine collé estampillée par l'éditeur. Estampe réalisée par Ferdinand Piloty. Publiée par Piloty & Loehle, Munich, c. 1839-1842. Quelques pliures, froissements, taches et marques d'usure sur le papier support, l'image est en très bon état (voir toutes les photos pour les détails). Dimensions appr. du papier 88 x 61 cm