Gustave Greux, “Rêverie”, c. 1875, after Albert Maignan

Gustave Greux (also known as Gustave Marie Greux) 1838–1919)

“Rêverie”, c. 1875

Technical Details & Condition:

Etching with drypoint on ivory laid paper (Arches watermark) with generously wide margins as issued.

The composition of the etching is based on Albert Maignan’s (aka Albert Pierre René Maignan) (1845–1908) painting exhibited in the 1875 Salon. This impression was printed in Paris by François Liénard (fl. c. 1860s–1880s). It was published as an insert between pages 342 and 343 in the art periodical “L’Art,” in 1875.

The impression is richly inked, strong, crisp and nearly faultless. Aside from a few thin spots that are an intrinsic part of the paper, the sheet is in pristine condition bearing no tears, holes, folds, abrasions, or stains.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 43.9 x 29.9 cm
• Platemark: 29.0 x 20.9 cm
• Image borderline: 26.4 x 18.6 cm

In-Plate Lettering:

• Above the image at centre: “Salon de 1875.”
• Below the image: (left) “A.Maignan, pinx. / L'Art.”; (centre) “RÊVERIE.”; (right) “G.Greux,sc./ F^çois Liénard,Imp.Paris.”

References:

• IFF 6 (Jean Adhémar & Jacques Lethève, “Inventaire du Fonds Français après 1800: GAVARRET–GUILLARD”, vol. 9, 1955, Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Département des Estampes, p. 375, cat. no. 6)
• Pierre Sanchez & Xavier Seydoux, “Les Estampes de L’Art (1875–1907)”, 1999, Paris, L’Echelle de Jacob, p. 33
• British Museum: Inventory number 1877,0210.464 — https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1877-0210-464

Price & Shipping:

AU$236 (approximately US$164.91 / €147.16 / £124.62), including worldwide express shipping. Import duties and taxes (if any) are the buyer’s responsibility.

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