Jean Ernest Aubert, At the Fountain engraving 1880
"At the Fountain" by Jean-Ernest Aubert (French, 1824-1906), steel engraving by Charles Eugene Thibault (1835-?), signed in plate "Painted by Aubert" and "Engraved by Thibault," published by Selmar Hess, New York, undated [1880]
Charles Eugene Thibault was employed by Adolphe Goupil. Thibault's engravings were also published in the "Art Journal" (London, 1870s-1880s)
The original oil painting was created by Aubert in 1875. It is a 19th century romantic symbolic re-interpretation of the ancient Roman legend by Lucius Apuleius. Mortal Psyche gives sweet water to immortal god of love, Cupid.
US: Priority (c 2-4 days) ---------- $18.50
Canada: 1st Class (c 2-6 weeks) ---- $24.50
World: 1st Class (c 2-8 weeks) ----- $29.50
Condition Report: The plate is 9.1/4" x 12.1/2" [23.5cm x 31.8cm], the image is about 8.1/4" x 11", high quality heavy stock paper, a little aging [cream color]; a little soiling at the edge, very good condition.
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"At the Fountain" by Jean-Ernest Aubert (French, 1824-1906), steel engraving by Charles Eugene Thibault (1835-?), signed in plate "Painted by Aubert" and "Engraved by Thibault," published by Selmar Hess, New York, undated [1880]
Charles Eugene Thibault was employed by Adolphe Goupil. Thibault's engravings were also published in the "Art Journal" (London, 1870s-1880s)
The original oil painting was created by Aubert in 1875. It is a 19th century romantic symbolic re-interpretation of the ancient Roman legend by Lucius Apuleius. Mortal Psyche gives sweet water to immortal god of love, Cupid.
US: Priority (c 2-4 days) ---------- $18.50
Canada: 1st Class (c 2-6 weeks) ---- $24.50
World: 1st Class (c 2-8 weeks) ----- $29.50
Condition Report: The plate is 9.1/4" x 12.1/2" [23.5cm x 31.8cm], the image is about 8.1/4" x 11", high quality heavy stock paper, a little aging [cream color]; a little soiling at the edge, very good condition.
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