Théodore Géricault & Eugène Lami, “Le Giaour”, 1823

Théodore Géricault (also known as Jean Louis André Théodore Géricault) (1791–1824) in collaboration with Eugène Lami (also known as Eugène Louis Lami, Eugène Lamy, and Eugène Lamie) (1800–1890)

“Le Giaour” (The Infidel), 1823

Technical Details & Condition:

Lithograph printed in black on heavy wove paper with wide margins. This print is from the celebrated series “Oeuvres de Lord Byron,” published in Paris by Gihaut Frères (active 1815–1871). This impression is from the third and final state (Delteil 95, III/III), following the erasure of the printer details for Villain (active 1822–1852).

The impression is strong, evenly inked, and well-pressed. The sheet is in pristine condition—entirely free of tears, pinholes, folds, abrasions, stains, or handling marks.

Narrative Subject:

The dramatic scene is based on Lord Byron's famous 1813 narrative Romantic poem, “The Giaour.” The Turkish leader, Hassan, is shown fallen in the foreground with his “back to earth, his face to heaven.” Above him on horseback, the vengeful anti-hero, the Giaour, brands his sabre and looks down upon his dying enemy “with brow / As dark as his that bled below.”

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 28.1 x 38.8 cm
• Image borderline: 15.3 x 21.1 cm

In-Plate / Stone Lettering:

• Above image (centre): “LE GIAOUR”
• Below image (left): “Géricault et Eug. Lami.1823.”
• Below the image (centre): “.... Cet ennemi est là qui le contemple..... son front est aussi sombre que celui qui est couvert / des ombres du trépas.......” (Translation: “...This enemy is there contemplating him... his brow is as dark as that which is covered by the shadows of death...”).
• Below the image (right): “chez Gihaut frères, éditeurs.”

References:

• Deteil 95 (Loÿs Delteil, Le Peintre-Graveur Illustré, Vol. 18 [Géricault], cat. no. 95)
• British Museum: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1868-1114-313
• Yale University Art Gallery: https://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/89632

Price & Shipping:

AU$363 (approximately US$255.17 / €221.08 / £190.76), including worldwide express shipping. Please note that import duties and taxes (if applicable) are the buyer’s responsibility.

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