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This exquisite antique engraving, Le Départ du Courier, is a masterful reproduction of a work originally by the celebrated French … Read more This exquisite antique engraving, Le Départ du Courier, is a masterful reproduction of a work originally by the celebrated French Rococo artist François Boucher. The scene captures a charming pastoral moment in which a young courier, dressed in elegant 18th-century attire, prepares to send a message by wing, while reclining in a bucolic landscape surrounded by sheep and a faithful dog. The finely detailed engraving, accentuated with delicate hand coloring, embodies the grace, romance, and idyllic vision characteristic of Boucher's oeuvre. Framed in an opulent gilded frame adorned with intricate floral motifs, this piece is an outstanding example of 18th- and 19th-century decorative arts, echoing the refinement of the Rococo period. Ideal for collectors of classical European art, French engravings, or lovers of Rococo elegance, this framed engraving serves as a testament to pastoral romance. See less
- Dimensions
- 14ʺW × 2.75ʺD × 19ʺH
- Styles
- Rococo
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Engraving
- Glass
- Paper
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- The item is in overall good condition. There may be signs of wear consistent with age, including a chipped and … moreThe item is in overall good condition. There may be signs of wear consistent with age, including a chipped and cracked frame. Please look at the images for more details. less
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