Fourbisseur – Armes Anciennes & Modernes
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Title: Pl. 1 “Fourbisseur, Armes Anciennes”; Pl. 2 “Fourbisseur, Armes Modernes”
Description: Two plates depicting ancient and modern weapons. These antique prints originate from the “Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers, par une Société de Gens de lettres,” which was published under the direction of Diderot and d’Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopedia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightenment.
Artist: Benard direxit. (from the workshop of Robert Bénard)
Year: [1751]
Technique: Copperplate engraving
Size: 30 x 23 (paper), 24 x 17,5 (print)
Condition: On laid paper with watermarks, minor staining on pl. 2, sewing holes on the left margin. For a detailed assessment, please see the photos. More photos are available on demand. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.Â
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Shipping Details: Worldwide DHL shipping is included. The item will be shipped in a cardboard tube.
Note: This is an original antique print. We do not sell reproductions.