Description: Jean Le Pautre (1618-1682) Leaf 33.5 x 21.8 cm Outstanding rich dark impression. Richly imaginative ornament print by one of the masters of pure ornament design, a creator of the Louis XIV style. Designed and engraved by Jean Le Pautre (1618-1682), whom the Getty Museum calls “the most important and imaginative ornament engraver of the 17th century”. Elder brother of the architect Antoine Le Pautre, Jean worked for many years at the Gobelins tapestry works, and is famed for his flamboyant designs. He became a member of the Paris Academy in 1677. From the 1751 issue on fine watermarked paper. Light age toning to very outer margins. Tiny tear to lower outer margin. Jean Le Pautre (1618-1682) Leaf 33.5 x 21.8 cm Outstanding rich dark impression. Richly imaginative ornament print by one of the masters of pure ornament design, a creator of the Louis XIV style. Designed and engraved by Jean Le Pautre (1618-1682), whom the Getty Museum calls “the most important and imaginative ornament engraver of the 17th century”. Elder brother of the architect Antoine Le Pautre, Jean worked for many years at the Gobelins tapestry works, and is famed for his flamboyant designs. He became a member of the Paris Academy in 1677. From the 1751 issue on fine watermarked paper. Light age toning to very outer margins. Tiny tear to lower outer margin.
Price: 127.95 USD
Location: Norwich
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year of Production: 1751
Style: Rococo
Production Technique: Copper Engraving
Features: 1st Edition
Image Orientation: Landscape
Material: Paper
Handmade: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Produced: Pre-1700
Subject: Art
Type: Print
Size: Medium
Brand: Unbranded
MPN: Does not apply