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Bernard-Romain Julien, “Study in Two Crayons, No. 77”, 1844, after Charles Philippe Larivière

Bernard-Romain Julien (1802–1871)

“Study in Two Crayons, No. 77” (aka “Étude aux deux Crayons, No. 77”), 1844, after the design by Charles Philippe Larivière (1798-1876), plate 77 in Julien’s drawing course, “Cours de Dessin”, printed by Joseph Lemercier (aka Joseph Rose Lemercier) (1803–1887) and published in Paris by Bulla & Delarue (fl.c1839-1849) and in London by the Anaglyphic Company (fl.1841–1844).

Crayon-manner lithograph printed in black and a buff/beige coloured ink on heavy wove paper.

Size: (sheet) 49.5 x 31.6 cm.

Inscribed in plate along lower edge: (left) “[signature] Julien/ Paris_J. Bulla et F. Delarue, 10, rue JJ. Rousseau,/ Gache, r. de la Victoire, 58”; (centre) “Étude aux deux Crayons, No. 77./ Lithographiée par Julien d’aprés Larivière.”; (right) “Imp. par Lemercier./ London. Publ. 1st. September 1844 by the Anaglyphic Company, 25 Berners St. Oxford St.”

Condition: a strong and well-printed impression in an excellent (near pristine) condition. There are soft pencil inscriptions from a previous collector recto and verso on the lower edge.

I am selling this large and exceptionally beautiful lithograph by one of the most famous of 19th century artists involved in creating academic studies for students to copy, for AU$235 (equivalent to approximately US$150.89, EUR 133.25, or GBP 113.41 at the time of listing) and includes Express Mail Service (EMS) postage and handling to any worldwide destination. Please note that any import duties or taxes levied by the destination country are the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the purchase price. Payment is requested in Australian dollars (AU$235).

If you are interested in purchasing this exquisite academic study exhibiting the highest order of technical skill, please contact me (oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com) and I will send you a PayPal invoice to make the payment easy.