Alfred Brunet-Debaines, “The Banks of the Seine near Rouen”, c. 1876

Alfred Brunet-Debaines (also known as Alfred Louis Brunet-Debaines) (1845–1939)

“The Banks of the Seine near Rouen” (or “Les Bords de la Seine à Rouen [Cours-la-Reine]”), published in 1876

Technical Details & Condition:

Etching with plate tone on laid paper, signed in the plate at lower right corner. The etching was published in Paris in the art journal “The Portfolio” in May 1876, on page 72.

The impression is notably strong, crisply detailed with no sign of wear to the printing plate. The sheet is in excellent condition, free of tears, holes, abrasions, or significant stains.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 24.9 x 33.2 cm
• Platemark (soft): 16.8 x 22.9 cm
• Image borderline: 14.7 x 21.3 cm

Plate lettering:

• Lower right corner: “A. Brunet-Dubaines”

References:

• Beraldi 15 (Henri Beraldi, Les Graveurs du Dix-Neuvième Siècle: BRASCASSAT– CHÉRET, 1886, vol. IV, Paris, Librairie L. Conquet, p. 23, cat. no. 15)
• British Museum: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1878-0511-211

Price & Shipping:

AU$197 (approximately US$131.70/ €113.50 / £98.45), including worldwide express shipping. Please note that import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you are interested in acquiring this exceptionally fine etching, which depicts a tranquil stretch of the River Seine—a public park and promenade known as La Seine - Bras du Cours la Reine (The Seine - Branch of the Cours la Reine)—please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I am happy to provide a secure PayPal invoice for a seamless purchase.

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