Jules Héreau, “Un Maréchal Ferrant”, 1863

Jules Héreau (1839–1879)

“Un Maréchal Ferrant” (A Farrier), 1863

Technical Details & Condition:

Etching with drypoint on fine laid paper with generously wide margins as issued. Plate 79 from the second volume of Eaux-fortes modernes, produced by the Société des Aquafortistes (Society of Etchers, active 1862–1867). It was published and printed in Paris by Cadart & Luquet (Alfred Cadart and Jules Luquet).

The impression is richly inked with strong contrasts and is structurally faultless. The sheet is in near-pristine condition—free of tears, holes, folds, abrasions, significant stains, or handling marks.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 31.9 x 44.1 cm
• Platemark: 23.8 x 31.9 cm
• Image borderline: 15 x 19.5 cm

In-Plate Lettering:

• Above the image at right: “79.”
• Within the image at lower left: “J. H 63”
• Below the image at left: “J. Héreau sculp.^t”
• Below the image at centre: “UN MARÉCHAL FERRANT. / Paris, Publié par A. CADART & LUQUET, Editeurs, 79, Rue Richelieu.”  
• Below the image at right: “Imp. Delâtre, Rue S^t. Jacuqes, 303, Paris.”

References:

• IFF 1 (Jean Adhémar, et al., “Inventaire du Fonds Français après 1800: GUILLAUME–HUMBERT”, vol. 10, Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, 1958, p. 297, cat. no. 1) IFF 1—https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k5489209c/f309.item
• British Museum: Museum No. 1864,1008.289 (Note: The British Museum archives translate the title as “A Blacksmith”)—https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1864-1008-289

Price & Shipping:

AU$238 (approximately US$165.24 / €144.34 / £123.64), including worldwide express shipping. Import duties and taxes (if any) are the buyer’s responsibility.

To acquire this intimate glimpse into the rhythmic, everyday workspace of a French farrier's shop during the mid-nineteenth century—note the watchful black dog sitting to the left, a traditional woven wicker basket on the floor alongside a dropped horseshoe, and the thick, acrid plume of smoke rising as two men set a hot shoe to the hoof—please contact oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. Secure payment is handled via PayPal invoice for a smooth, protected transaction.