Antique Etching – The Billet-Doux – Tony Robert-Fleury & Léon Lambert

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This refined late 19th- or early 20th-century etching titled “The Billet-Doux” (French for “love letter”) captures a private moment as … Read more This refined late 19th- or early 20th-century etching titled “The Billet-Doux” (French for “love letter”) captures a private moment as an elegantly dressed lady, adorned with a feathered hat, reads a letter by the light streaming through a tall window. The parlor is richly furnished with flowers, a caged bird, and ornate details, emphasizing the femininity and intimacy of the scene. Originally painted by Tony Robert-Fleury, a notable French academic artist, this engraving was executed with delicate precision by Léon Lambert and published by J. S. Virtue & Co. for The Art Journal.

Artist: After Tony Robert-Fleury (1837–1912)
Engraver: Léon Lambert (active late 19th–early 20th century)
Title: The Billet-Doux
Medium: Etching on paper
Inscription: “Painted by Tony Robert-Fleury” (lower left), “Etched by Léon Lambert” (lower right)
Publisher: London, J. S. Virtue & Co., for The Art Journal
Condition: Excellent condition with light toning; strong contrast and rich detail throughout.
Dimensions: 26,4x16,8 cm

A beautiful example of Belle Époque interior art, perfect for collectors of romantic etchings, French academic prints, or Art Journal works. See less