1938 Prints Article English Art Gainsborough Hogarth Turner Constable ILL2

This is an original 1938 ten-page (5 pages, double-sided) article in French "L'Art Anglais," by Louis Hourticq. The text is accompanied by 12 stunning tipped-in color and sepia prints with lithograph gold gilt borders. The English art and artists represented here include: "La Marchande de Crevettes" by William Hogarth; "Robert Andrews et sa Femme" by Thomas Gainsborough; "Cheval Sautant" by John Constable; "Miss Margaret Gainsborough" by Thomas Gainsborough; "Lord Heathfield" by Sir Joshua Reynolds; "Mrs. Lloyd" by Sir Joshua Reynolds; "Lord Auckland" by Sir Thomas Lawrence; "L'Archduc Charles d'Autriche" by Sir Thomas Lawrence; "Miss Crewe" by Sir Joshua Reynolds; "Les Filles de l'Artiste, Margaret et Mary" by Thomas Gainsborough; "William Pitt Jeune" by George Romney; and "Tempte de Neige" by J. M. W. Turner. The prints can be easily removed for framing. Each page measures approx. 11 x 15 inches --please see all images.

Period Paper is pleased to offer an exceptional and exclusive collection of original prints, articles, and covers from L'Illustration, a weekly French newspaper published in Paris, France. Founded by ƒdouard Charton, the first issue was published on March 4, 1843. The magazine ceased publication in 1944. L'Illustration was known for its extensive use of beautiful illustrative material as well as for its articles. The illustrated pieces represent some of the finest quality printing from that eraÐÐusing as many as a dozen unique inks, metallic inks, emboss and deboss dies, and they were printed on a variety of the finest textured and untextured papers. Much sought after by collectors, these prints and covers are eminently suitable for framing.

CONDITION

This 73+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that the areas of gold gilt appear brown in the digital image.

• Product Type: Original Print Article; Color w/Gold Gilt
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 11 x 15 inches; 28 x 38 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

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