Jean Lepautre (or circle), “Arcadian Landscape with a Large Monument and Five Figures”, c.1650

(Attrib.) Jean Lepautre (aka Jean Le Pautre; Jean Le Potre) (1618–1682) or a printmaker from the circle of this artist (e.g., Gabriel Perelle (1604–1677) and the publisher, Jean Leblond I (Jean Le Blond) (c.1590/4–1660) whose name is inscribed in the plate.

“Arcadian Landscape with a Large Monument and Five Figures” (descriptive title only), c.1650, published by Jean Leblond I.

Etching on laid paper with a small margin around the platemark and backed with a support sheet.

Size: (sheet) 13.7 x 20.3cm; (plate) 12.2 x 18.7cm; (image borderline) 11.8 x 18.5cm.

Inscribed in plate: (lower left corner) “Le Blond Avec Privilege”

Condition: a strong and well-printed impression with a printer's wipe mark (?) on the huddle of three figures, laid upon a sheet of millennium quality washi paper providing wide margins. Beyond a fracture in the lower right corner of the margin, the sheet is in an excellent condition with no significant stains or other issues.

I am selling this visually arresting etching of a classical landscape—note that the print is very likely to be a lifetime impression based on the strength of the lines showing no sign of wear to the printing plate—for the total cost of AU$278 (approximately US$181.47, EUR 155.74 or GBP 135.08), including express mail shipping worldwide. Import duties, if any, are the responsibility of the buyer.

If you are interested in purchasing this rare etching that I have been unable to find another copy in any of the major museums, please contact me (oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com) and I will send you a PayPal invoice to make the payment easy.

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