Alfred Taiée, Le Vieux Pont de Vernon (Eure), Etching, 1875

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Etching on laid paper Signed in plate lower right: A. Taiée Published by Cadart & Luquet, Éditeurs, 79 Rue Richelieu, … Read more Etching on laid paper Signed in plate lower right: A. Taiée Published by Cadart & Luquet, Éditeurs, 79 Rue Richelieu, Paris with the blindstamp of the Société des Aquafortistes, lower margin A finely detailed etching by Alfred Taiée depicting the picturesque medieval bridge at Vernon, on the River Seine in Normandy. Le Vieux Pont de Vernon captures the charm of provincial French architecture with Taiée’s typical precision and sensitivity to atmosphere. The composition shows the half-timbered houses perched above the river’s arches, while a lone fisherman in a boat below introduces a quiet human presence that animates the tranquil scene. Taiée’s etching technique—characterized by its firm linework, controlled light effects, and carefully modulated tones—was admired for its clarity and narrative detail. Published by Cadart & Luquet for the Société des Aquafortistes, this work exemplifies the artist’s contribution to the 19th-century revival of original etching as a painterly art form. Fine, clean impression with wide margins; light foxing at sheet edges and slight toning commensurate with age, otherwise in excellent condition. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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