Large Engraving of Louis XV Era Cherubs & Attacking Lion. Huge Print mid-1700s

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Large Engraving of Louis XV Era Cherubs & Attacking Lion. Huge Print mid-1700s:
$138.89

This sale is for an extremely large engraving from France of the 1700s, and shows a scene of two children as classical mythological cherubs, being attacked by a lion. It is probably a wood-cut (though may be a steel plate engraving?) and is quite large for its type. Super detail, and obviously the product of a skilled artist!

A great allegorical scene preceding the eventual French Revolution, this image probably dates from the 1740s or so. It is quite a large print -- it is mounted on a paper background, but the original image itself measures 20 x 22 cm. The engraving is done on heavy (acid-free) rag paper, with a black back. The image itself is captioned \"La Raison.\" (and a more modern hand has written in pencil that it might be done by \"Le Testifer.\") Regardless, this is a super rare and very large engraving from Pre-Revolutionary France, and a fantastic piece of 18th century art!

Printed on heavy rag paper (which will never get yellow or brittle), the image itself is in fantastic condition, with no foxing, no stains or soiling. The entire plate does have some creases at the corners, plus a ragged right edge where it was taken from the book, but these will not be noticeable if the etching is properly matted and framed. This would be a great item for anyone interested in Frenchhistory, classical mythology & political imagery, the engraving / etching trade in Paris, historical use of classical images, or just anyone who appreciates antique French engraving art.

Top buyer should add $4.90 postage in Canada,or $6.90 to the USA.I can also mail this to Europe for $9.90 – airmail.Please check out my other books and prints, as multiple wins are alwayscombined and mailed at cost. Thanks for looking!