J. WILLE (*1715) after CHÉRON (*1648), Madeleine de Scudéry, I. Impression, around 1765, Copper engr

Johann Georg Wille (1715 Königsberg, Giessen - 1808 Paris) after Elisabeth Chéron (1648 Paris - 1711 ibid.): Portrait of the French writer Madeleine de Scudéry (1607 Le Havre - 1701 Paris), bust in an oval on a plinth with a three-quarter portrait looking towards the viewer, I impression, c. 1765, Copper engraving

Technique: Copper engraving on Paper, mounted on Paper

Inscription: Signed in the printing plate below the sitter, inscribed below with the sitter's name "Magd. Ne De Scuderi. Morte à Paris le 2 Juin 1701. Agée de 95 ans.", below the publisher's inscription: "A Paris chez Odieuvre M.a d Estampes rue d'Anjoula dern. P. Cochere a gauche entrant par la rue Dauphine CPR".

Date: c. 1765

Keywords: 18th century, Baroque, Portraits, France,
Dimensions: Paper: 15,9 cm x 11,1 cm (6,3 x 4,4 in), Plate: 15,0 cm x 10,9 cm (5,9 x 4,3 in), Depiction: 14,5 cm x 10,0 cm (5,7 x 3,9 in) Artist Name: Johann Georg Wille (1715 Königsberg, Giessen - 1808 Paris) after Elisabeth Chéron (1648 Paris - 1711 ibid.) Medium: Copper engraving Notes: Differential taxation according to §25a UStG, art objects/special regulation. VAT for the artwork purchase price is not shown on the invoice. (VAT: Margin Scheme). A buyer's premium of 25% will be charged on all purchases. The buyer's premium includes VAT, but is not shown on the invoice.

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Condition: Very good condition. The sheet is minimally discoloured due to its age. The margins are minimally stained. The torn corner top left has been restored. The print appears fresh, the lines sharp and clearly defined.