Jules Laurens, “Head of Jesus”, circa 1869–1870, after Da Vinci

Jules Laurens (also known as Jules Joseph Augustin Laurens) (1825–1901)

“Head of Jesus”— a study in reverse after the depiction of Christ in Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper, circa 1869–1870 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Supper_%28Leonardo%29)

Technical Details & Condition:

Crayon-manner lithograph printed in black on heavy pale grey wove paper.

The lithograph was produced under the artistic direction of Sébastien Cornu (also known as Sébastien-Melchior Cornu) (1804–1870)—an academic painter and art educator involved in designing curricula for art institutions and French schools. It was printed in Paris by Lemercier & Cie (active 1827–1899) and published by August-Jean Morel (1820–1869).

The impression is crisp, strong and well-printed. Aside from a minor dot in the upper right, the sheet is in excellent condition with no tears, holes, folds, abrasions or significant stains.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 49 x 32.3 cm

In-Plate Lettering:

• Upper left: “COURS ÉLÉMENTAIRE”
• Upper right: “PL_15”
• Lower left: “Sébast. Cornu direx^t.”
• Lower centre: “A. Morel Edit, 13, rue Bonaparte / Imp. Lemercier & C^ie, Paris”
• Lower right: “Laurens Lith”

Reference:

• IFF 63 (Jacques Lethève & Françoise Gardey, “Inventaire du Fonds Français après 1800: LAURENCE–LÉPAGNEZ”, 1965, Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Département des Estampes, vol. 13, p. 24, cat. no. 63)— View entry on BnF Gallica: https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k54892331/f36.image

Price & Shipping:

AU$229 (approx. US$163.44 / €140.39 / £121.48), including worldwide express shipping. Import duties and taxes (if applicable) are the buyer’s responsibility.

To acquire this finely executed study of a head—based on the head of Christ depicted in Leonardo’s The Last Supper—please contact oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I’m happy to provide a secure PayPal invoice for a smooth, protected transaction.