Description
It is unusual to have both the black and white and color version of this 19th century lithograph. These are of the period. The full sheet on the hand colored panel measures 12 1/2″ x 19″ with large margins. The left margin is slightly smaller than the right. The image is 10″ x 14 3/4″. The black and white panel is 13 1/4″ x 19 1/4″ for the full sheet. The image measures 10″ x 14 1/4″. They are on heavy paper and in good condition. There is some toning in the top margin especially of the color panel but the images themselves are in remarkably clean condition considering their age.
Watteau Invenit (panels) – The ornamental designs of Watteau Published by Adam and Charles Black. The firm was founded in 1807 by Adam and Charles Black in Edinburgh,
ADAM AND CHARLES BLACK, NORTH BRIDGE,
BOOKSELLERS TO HER MAJESTY
MDCCCXLI.
AS NOTED IN
LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Painter to Louis XIV; collected from his works and lithographed in the highest style of the Art by W. Nichol, Edinburgh. Folio, 80s. (in it’s time), beautifully bound in morocco, gilt edges. “Lithographed in a very beautiful manner, and interesting as a work of art, as well as most useful to all engaged in manufactures.” Midland Counties Herald.
Copied from the CATALOGUE OF WORKS PUBLISHED BY ADAM AND CHARLES BLACK, EDINBURGH
This is for two lithographs. Buyer pays for shipping.
