Jacques de Seve, Le Mâtin, Etching, 1771

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Buffon, histoire naturelle, 1767–1771 – tom. V, pl. Xxv (p. 300): le mâtin copper engraving depicting le mâtin (mastiff-type dog) … Read more Buffon, histoire naturelle, 1767–1771 – tom. V, pl. Xxv (p. 300): le mâtin copper engraving depicting le mâtin (mastiff-type dog) in profile, set within a courtyard scene. The animal is rendered with careful attention to musculature and coat pattern, characteristic of buffon’s natural history plates. Background architectural elements and domestic details enhance the composition. Drawn by de sève and engraved by moutier, with title below image. A fine impression from the 18th-century edition. 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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