French Hand Tinted Print "L'Autonne" After Lancret
Antique hand tinted print "L'Autonne" by Nicolas-Henri Tardieu, d'après Nicolas Lancret Measures - 28.5" h x 24.5" w x 1" d framed; 17" h x 13.5" w
Biography
Nicolas-Henri Tardieu, called the "Tardieu the elder", (18 January 1674 - 27 January 1749) was a prominent French engraver, known for his sensitive reproductions of Antoine Watteau's paintings. He was appointed graveur du roi (King's Engraver) to King Louis XV of France. His second wife, Marie-Anne Horthemels, came from a family that included engravers and painters. She is known as an engraver in her own right. Nicolas-Henri and Marie-Anne Tardieu had many descendants who were noted artists, most of them engravers.***IN-HOUSE SHIPPING & DELIVERY QUICK QUOTES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST******DELIVERY NOTICE – Due to COVID-19 we are employing NO-CONTACT PRACTICES in the transfer of purchased items. Additionally, for those who prefer to delay shipping/delivery, we are offering FREE STORAGE of items until this crisis resolves.
Condition Report: Condition is good with minor paint loss on frame. Wear consistent with age and use.
View it on
Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
Antique hand tinted print "L'Autonne" by Nicolas-Henri Tardieu, d'après Nicolas Lancret Measures - 28.5" h x 24.5" w x 1" d framed; 17" h x 13.5" w
Biography
Nicolas-Henri Tardieu, called the "Tardieu the elder", (18 January 1674 - 27 January 1749) was a prominent French engraver, known for his sensitive reproductions of Antoine Watteau's paintings. He was appointed graveur du roi (King's Engraver) to King Louis XV of France. His second wife, Marie-Anne Horthemels, came from a family that included engravers and painters. She is known as an engraver in her own right. Nicolas-Henri and Marie-Anne Tardieu had many descendants who were noted artists, most of them engravers.***IN-HOUSE SHIPPING & DELIVERY QUICK QUOTES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST******DELIVERY NOTICE – Due to COVID-19 we are employing NO-CONTACT PRACTICES in the transfer of purchased items. Additionally, for those who prefer to delay shipping/delivery, we are offering FREE STORAGE of items until this crisis resolves.
Condition Report: Condition is good with minor paint loss on frame. Wear consistent with age and use.