Théophile Chauvel, “Tronc d'Arbre” (2nd copy), 1877, after Narcisse Diaz de la Peña

Théophile Chauvel (also known as Théophile-Narcisse Chauvel) (1831–1909)

“Tronc d'Arbre” (Tree Trunk), 1877—this is the second copy of this etching that I have listed (the previous copy has been sold)

Technical Details & Condition:

Etching on laid paper with with wide margins as issued. This work is based on a painting by Narcisse Diaz de la Peña (also known as Narcisse Virgile Diaz de la Peña) (1807–1876). It was printed in Paris by François Liénard (fl. c. 1860s–1880s) and published in the French art periodical L'Art. The impression is from the final published state (state vi).

This is a richly inked, well-printed (near faultless) impression with generous margins. Aside from a thin spot in the margin at the lower right—an imperfection in the paper—the sheet is in near pristine condition, free of tears, holes, folds, abrasions, stains, or signs of handling.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 42.3 x 29.5 cm
• Platemark: 28.7 x 22 cm
• Image borderline: 25.9 x 18.8 cm

In-Plate Lettering (below the image borderline):

• Left: “N. Dias, pinx. / L'Art.”
• Centre: “TRONC D'ARBRE.”
• Right: “Th. Chauvel sc. / F^çois Liénard,Imp,Paris.”

References

• IFF 54 (Jean Adhémar, Inventaire du Fonds Français après 1800: CABANE–CICÉRI, vol. 4, 1949, Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Département des Estampes, p. 423, cat. no. 54). See: https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k5510949t/f445.item
• Delteil 54 (p. 50)
• British Museum: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1878-0511-283

Price & Shipping:

AU$238 (approximately US$170.40 / €144.70 / £126.02), including worldwide express shipping. Please note that import duties and taxes (if any) are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you’re interested in acquiring this superb and densely worked etching—particularly notable for the subtle variations of tone used to capture the pocket of filtered light falling softly on the central tree, which seems to glow in the forest darkness—please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I am happy to provide a secure PayPal invoice for a smooth and safe transaction.

Théophile Chauvel, “Tronc d'Arbre”, 1877, after Narcisse Diaz de la Peña

Théophile Chauvel (aka Théophile-Narcisse Chauvel) (1831–1909)

“Tronc d'Arbre” (Tree Trunk), 1877, after Narcisse Diaz de la Peña’s (aka Narcisse Virgile Diaz de la Peña) (1807–1876) painting, from the state before lettering for publication in Paris in the art periodical, “L'Art”, with François Liénard (fl.c.1860s–1880s) as the printer.

Etching on chine collé on heavy wove paper with wide margins.

Size: (sheet) 42.9 x 29.2 cm; (plate) 28.8 x 22.2 cm (chine collé) 27.8 x 21 cm; (image borderline) 25.9 x 18.9 cm.

Lettered in plate below the image borderline: (left) “N. Dias. pinx.”; (centre) “TRONC D'ARBRE.”; (right) “Th. Chauvel sc.”

State v (of vi) before lettering for publication in “L'Art” and with François Liénard as printer.

IFF 54 (Jean Adhémar 1949, “Inventaire du Fonds Français après 1800: CABANE–CICÉRI”, Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Département des Estampes, vol. 4, p. 423, cat. no. 54 [see https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k5510949t/f445.item]); Delteil 54 (p. 50).

See also the description of this print offered by the British Museum: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1878-0511-283.

Condition: a richly inked and well-printed (near faultless) impression with generously wide margins in an excellent condition with no tears, holes, folds, abrasions or significant stains.

I am selling this superb and densely worked etching, for AU$238 (equivalent to approximately US$150.12, EUR 138.56, or GBP 116.15 at the time of listing) and includes Express Mail Service (EMS) postage and handling to any worldwide destination. Please note that any import duties or taxes levied by the destination country are the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the purchase price. Payment is requested in Australian dollars (AU$238).

If you are interested in purchasing this amazing etching showing filtered light falling softly on a visually imposing tree trunk in forest darkness, please contact me (oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com) and I will send you a PayPal invoice to make the payment easy.

This print has been sold

Léopold Desbrosses, “La Descente des Bohémiens”, 1877, after Narcisse Diaz de la Peña

Léopold Desbrosses (1821–1908)

“La Descente des Bohémiens” (The Descent of the Bohemians), 1877, etching after the oil painting by Narcisse Diaz de la Peña (aka Narcisse Virgile Diaz de la Peña) (1807–1876) in the collection of the Worchester Art Museum (see https://worcester.emuseum.com/objects/33724/la-descente-des-bohemiens-the-descent-of-the-bohemians), printed by Alfred Salmon (fl.1863–1894) and published in Paris in the art periodical, “Gazette des Beaux-Arts” in 1877 between pages 298 and 299.

Etching on laid paper, trimmed with narrow margins around the platemark and backed with a support sheet.

Size: (sheet) 22.8 x 17.2cm; (platemark) 21.3 x 16.7cm; (image borderline) 18.1 x 14.3cm.

Inscribed in plate within the image borderline at lower left with the signature of the painter (as shown in the original painting): “N. DIAZ”

Lettered in plate below the image borderline: (left) “DIAZ PINX./ Gazette des Beaux-Arts.”; (centre) “LA DESCENTE DES BOHÉMIENS./ (Collection de M^me Ernest André)”; (right) “DESBRÖSSËS SCULP./ Imp.A.Salmon.”

Beraldi 36 (Henri Béraldi 1886, “Les Graveurs du XIXe Siècle: Guide de l'Amateur d'Estampes Modernes: CHERRIER–DIEN”, vol. 5, Paris, Librairie L. Conquet, p. 194, cat. no. 36); IFF 2 (Jean Adhémar & Jacques Lethève 1953, “Inventaire du Fonds Français après 1800: DAUMONT–DORANGE”, vol. 6, Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France, p. 335, cat. no. 2).

Condition: a richly inked and faultless impression trimmed with a small margin around the image borderline with no tears, holes, folds, abrasions or stains and laid upon a support sheet of archival/millennium quality washi paper providing wide margins.

I am selling this richly inked and magnificent etching, for the total cost of AU$189 (currently US$121.94/ EUR116.71/ GBP97.37 at the time of this listing) including Express Mail (EMS) postage and handling to anywhere in the world, but not (of course) any import duties/taxes imposed by some countries. Note that payment is in Australian dollars (AU$189) as this is my currency.

If you are interested in purchasing this curiously interesting scene showing what seems to be a literal stream of people in Eastern apparel descending a dried creek bed—possibly a scene set in the Fontainebleau Forest where the artist famously worked and even lost his foot after being bitten by a snake–please contact me (oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com) and I will send you a PayPal invoice to make the payment easy.

Adolphe Martial Potémont, “Sous Bois”, 1873, after Narcisse Diaz de la Peña

Adolphe Martial Potémont (aka Adolphe Martial; Adolphe Théodore Jules Martial Potémont) (1828–1883)

“Sous Bois” (undergrowth), 1873, after a painting of the same composition by Narcisse Diaz de la Peña (aka Narcisse Virgile Diaz de la Peña) (1807–1876), printed in Paris by Alfred Salmon (aka Adolphe Ardail; Salmon & Ardail; Alfred Fortuné Salmon) (fl.1863–1894). This etching was initially printed by Alfred Cadart (1828–1875) in Paris as an illustration to the art periodical, “Gazette des Beaux-Arts”, 1^st April, 1873, between pages 374 and 375.

Etching on fine wove paper, trimmed with a narrow margin around the platemark and backed with a support sheet providing wide margins.

Size: (sheet) 18.1 x 20.4 cm; (platemark) 16.3 x 19.7 cm; (image borderline) 13.5 x 16.5 cm.

Lettered in plate above the image borderline: (centre [indistinct]) “Diaz”.

Lettered in plate below the image borderline: (left) “Martial sc.”; (centre) “Sous Bois.”; (right) “Imp A Salmon, Paris.”

Beraldi 26-6 (Henri Béraldi 1891, “Les Graveurs du XIXe Siècle: Guide de l'Amateur d'Estampes Modernes: PILLEMENT– SAINT-ÈVRE”, vol. XI, Paris, Librairie L. Conquet, p. 36, cat. no. 26 [“Reproductions diverses”, no. 6]).

Condition: a richly inked and well-printed impression, trimmed with narrow margin around the image platemark and laid onto a support of archival (millennium quality) washi paper providing wide margins. The sheet is in an excellent condition with no tears, holes, folds, abrasions or significant stains.

I am selling this very beautiful etching showing a figure with two dogs relaxing in the undergrowth and dappled light of what is possibly the Fontainebleau Forest (see Narcisse Diaz de la Peña’s “The Forest of Fontainebleau” [https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/436196]), for AU$197 in total (currently/approximately US$131.90/ EUR121.32/ GBP103.81 at the time of this listing) including Express Mail (EMS) postage and handling to anywhere in the world, but not (of course) any import duties/taxes imposed by some countries. Note that payment is in Australian dollars (AU$197) as this is my currency.

If you are interested in purchasing this finely etched landscape exemplifying the interest at the time in France in light and atmosphere heralding the dawn of Impressionism, please contact me (oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com) and I will send you a PayPal invoice to make the payment easy.