Noël François Bertrand, “Plate 3: Four Studies of Eyes”, 1814, after Anne Louis Girodet-Trioson

Noël François Bertrand (1784-1852)

“Plate 3: Four Studies of Eyes” (descriptive title only), 1814, crayon-manner stipple engraving after studies by Anne Louis Girodet-Trioson (aka Anne-Louis Girodet-Trioson; Anne Louis de Roussy Girodet-Trioson) (1767–1824), published in Paris by Paul André Basset (fl.1785–1819) as an illustration (plate 3) to the fifth book of studies for art students to copy, “Cahiers de Principes, Imitation libre de l'Antique et d'après nature” (1826) (see the IFF 43, vol. 2, p. 329 [https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k5488531x/f338.item])

Crayon-manner stipple engraving on laid paper with full margins as published.

Size: (sheet) 50.5 x 34.3 cm; (plate) 34 x 25.9 cm.

Lettered in plate: (upper left) “5^eme. Cah.”; (lower left) “Girodet – Trioson del./ A Paris chez Basset rue S^t. Jacques N^o. 64.”; (upper right) “Pl. 3.”; (lower right) “N. Bertrand sculp./ Déposé”.

Condition: a strong and well-printed impression with wide margins. There are surface marks (recto and verso), otherwise the sheet is in a good condition with no tears, holes, folds or significant stains.

I am selling this finely executed stipple engraving designed as a drawing model for art students in the early 1800s to copy, for AU$256 (approximately US$169.57, EUR 143.93, or GBP 124.84), with worldwide express shipping included. Please note that any applicable import duties are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you are interested in purchasing this very beautiful crayon-manner stipple engraving of eyes, please contact me (oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com) and I will send you a PayPal invoice to make the payment easy.