Showing posts with label Chassériau (Théodore). Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chassériau (Théodore). Show all posts

Thursday, 16 October 2025

Théodore Chassériau, “La Mère et l'Enfant”, 1845

Théodore Chassériau (1819–1856)

“La Mère et l'Enfant” (Mother and Child), 1845, etching and soft-ground etching printed in umber ink on chine collè China paper on wove paper, published in “L’Artiste” in December 1845.

Size: (sheet) 30 x 23.1 cm; (plate) 21.3 x 15 cm; (chine collé) 19.8 x 13.5 cm; (image borderline) 18.9 x 12.5 cm.

Inscribed in the plate outside the image borderline: (upper centre) “L’ARTISTE”; (lower left) “Dessine et Grave par Théodore Chasseriau”; (lower centre) “LA MÈRE ET L'ENFANT”.

State ii (of ii) published state

IFF 14 (Jean Adhémar 1949, “Inventaire du Fonds Français après 1800: CABANE–CICÉRI”, Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Département des Estampes, vol. 4, p. 410, cat. no. 14 [ https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k5510949t/f432]); Béraldi 24

Condition: A strong and well-printed impression with full margins as published. Beyond pale age-toning to the outer edges, the sheet is in an excellent condition, free from tears, holes, folds, abrasions or stains.

This magnificent etching, created by a pupil of the renowned painter Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780–1867), exemplifies the Neoclassical focus on capturing intimate moments within a timeless, frozen scene. I am offering this rare and visually striking etching for AU$261 (approximately US$170, EUR €146, GBP £127), including worldwide express shipping. Please be aware that any applicable import duties are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you’re interested in this strong and well-crafted etching, please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I am happy to provide a secure PayPal invoice for a smooth transaction.

This print has been sold