Gacon (17th century, France) after B.Picart (1673-1733), Company with ladies at the outdoor gambling table, 1709, Engraving

Beschreibung: Gacon (17th century, France) after Bernard Picart (1673 Paris - 1733 Amsterdam), Company with ladies at the outdoor gambling table, 1709, Copper Engraving

Technique: Copper Engraving on paper
Size: 23 x 33,7 cm, Plate: 20,3 x 31,6 cm | 9 x 13 1/4 in, Plate: 8 x 12 1/2 in
Inscription: lower left signed in the plate and dated, Below the image inscribed: "Dans un des beaux jours du printemps[?]". on the mat by an unknown hand inscribed: "I Abdruck with Etienne Picart-Adresse" and reference to LeBlanc 638

Condition: Very good condition. The sheet is foxed in places. The corners of the sheet minimally scuffed. Minimal tear at upper left margin. In the upper corners minimal traces of the old mounting on verso.

Description: A cheerful depiction of a society of two ladies and gentlemen playing merry games in the open air. The gambling table as well as a sumptuously laid table with catering and chilled wine or champagne suggest an entertaining pastime. The couples are inclined towards each other, enjoy the undisturbed sitting together and use this for casual flirting.

Keywords: Rococo, Fashion, France, Genre

Zustand: Very good condition. The sheet is foxed in places. The corners of the sheet minimally scuffed. Minimal tear at upper left margin. In the upper corners minimal traces of the old mounting on verso. Hinweise: Rococo, Fashion, France, Genre Abmessungen: 23 x 33,7 cm, Plate: 20,3 x 31,6 cm | 9 x 13 1/4 in, Plate: 8 x 12 1/2 in Medium: Copper Engraving on paper