Early 20th Century Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Style French Stipple Engravings Reproduction

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Sourced in Paris, this pair of French stipple engravings reflects the 18th-century French obsession with 'L'Amour Maternel' (Maternal Love). Executed … Read more Sourced in Paris, this pair of French stipple engravings reflects the 18th-century French obsession with 'L'Amour Maternel' (Maternal Love). Executed in the delicate stipple technique popularized by engravers like Francesco Bartolozzi and Louis-Marin Bonnet, these engravings are high-quality early 20th century reproductions of classic "Genre" scenes, capturing the idyllic, sentimental aesthetic popularized during the reign of Louis XVI.

The set features two tender scenes of motherhood and domestic life: one set against a rustic stone cottage with a spinning wheel, and the other in a serene garden, executed in soft, painterly transitions and delicate "crayon" texture. The palette of mossy greens, the iconic French "bleu", and warm ochre is quintessential French Romanticism.

Each piece is beautifully housed in a classic gold-leafed wood frame. The presentation is elevated by professional French matting, featuring a soft blue-grey border accented by hand-drawn gold ink lines (églomisé style), which perfectly draws the eye into the oval compositions.

Given their intimate size and serene subject matter, this pair is ideal for a nursery, a dressing room, or as part of a sophisticated gallery wall in a Parisian-inspired interior. See less