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A highly refined antique French copperplate engraving titled Jenny with its Foal, engraved by renowned French master Jean-Jacques de Boissieu …
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A highly refined antique French copperplate engraving titled Jenny with its Foal, engraved by renowned French master Jean-Jacques de Boissieu and dated 1797 in the plate.
Boissieu is celebrated for his intimate pastoral scenes and exceptional draftsmanship, and his engravings are held in major museum collections including The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The British Museum.
This composition captures a quiet rural moment between a mother donkey and her foal, rendered with remarkable sensitivity and technical mastery. The delicate line work and tonal richness create a sense of depth and tranquility characteristic of the finest Old Master engravings.
Printed on handmade rag paper and presented in a classic Parisian giltwood frame with fine linen mat, this piece embodies the timeless elegance of French country and European traditional interiors.
Perfect for:
• French country interiors
• Equestrian collections
• Layered gallery walls
• Traditional and transitional spaces
An authentic and sophisticated antique work on paper that brings warmth, history, and quiet luxury to any space.
Ready to hang.
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- Dimensions
- 13ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 11ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Late 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Engraving
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Linen
- Condition Notes
- Authentic antique copperplate engraving with visible plate mark and beautiful tonal quality. Presented in a later Paris-framed giltwood frame with … moreAuthentic antique copperplate engraving with visible plate mark and beautiful tonal quality. Presented in a later Paris-framed giltwood frame with linen mat. Frame shows minor corner wear and light backing paper imperfections consistent with vintage framing. Structurally sound and ready to hang. less
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