Jules Laurens, “Chênes du Midi”, c.1852, after Alexandre Calame

Jules Laurens (aka Jules Joseph Auguste Laurens, 1825–1901)

“Chênes du Midi” (Oaks of the South) around 1852. This date is inferred from the inscribed address of the printer, François Delarue (fl. 1850s–1860s), who was active in Paris at 8 rue Larrey in 1852. The lithograph is based on a design by the Swiss landscape artist Alexandre Calame (also spelled Calam or Calamy, 1810–1864) and is plate 116 from the series “Leçons de Paysage” (Landscape Lessons), published by François Delarue & Fils. Notably, Delarue released “Leçons de Paysage” in two sets, issued in folios each comprising twelve plates, between approximately 1850 and 1863.

Lithograph on heavy wove paper.

Size: (sheet) 34.9 x 47.4 cm

Inscribed with signature in plate/stone: (lower left) “A Calame”.

Lettered in plate/stone along the lower edge: (left) “Paris, F^ois. DELARUE & FILS édit^rs. 68, r. JJ. Rousseau.”; (centre) “LEÇONS DE PAYSAGE/ lith. par Laurens, d’après A. Calame.”; (right) “CHÊNES DU MIDI/ Imp. F^ois. Delarue, 8, rue Larrey, Paris.”

Condition: a strong and well-printed impression. The plate number which should be at the upper edge of the sheet is lost, otherwise the sheet is in a near pristine condition with no tears, holes, folds, stains or signs of handling.

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