Auguste Feyen-Perrin, “Éclair”, 1868

Auguste Feyen-Perrin (also known as François-Nicolas-Augustin Feyen-Perrin) (1826-1888)

“Éclair”—lightning or a flash of lightning (not the French pastry eaten “in a flash”), 1868

Technical Details & Condition:

Etching and aquatint on fine laid paper. The plate is numbered 32 from first volume (1868) of the series “L’Illustration Nouvelle” published in Paris by Cadart & Luce (Alfred Cadart and his assistant Léandre Luce) (fl. 1867–1870/1). It was printed by Auguste Delâtre (1822–1907).

This is a richly inked and well-printed impression with generously wide margins. Aside from minor age-toning, the sheet is in excellent condition, free of tears, holes, folds, abrasions, or significant stains.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 32.5 x 40.2 cm
• Platemark: 15.1 x 25 cm
• Image borderline: 12.9 x 20.4 cm

Plate Lettering:

• Lower left: “Feyen-Perrin sc.”
• Lower centre: “ÉCLAIR / CADART & LUCE, Editeurs,Rue N^ve des Mathurins,58.”
• Upper right: “32.”
• Lower right: “Imp.Delâtre,Paris.”

References:

• British Museum: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1870-0514-861
• Kunsthalle Bremen: https://bremen.museum-digital.de/object/19491  

Price & Shipping:

AU$229 (approximately US$158.23 / €137.25 / £119.72), including worldwide express shipping. Import duties are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you are interested in acquiring this eye-catching etching of a female nude illuminated against darkness like a lightning flash, please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I will be happy to provide a PayPal invoice to facilitate a smooth and secure purchase.

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