Description
Jean-Baptiste Tilliard (Paris, 1740-1813)
Quos ego motos praestat componere fluctus
Burin print on old paper (laid and watermarked “Tamizier Auvergne”)
Small margins (probably cut), glued to a stiffer background on a thin side strip (long edge).
Plate after Franois Boucher (1703-1770) illustrating the collection of geographical maps “Oriental Neptune” (1745-1775) by Jean-Baptiste-Nicolas-Denis d’aprs de Mannevillette, born in 1707 in Havre-de-Grce and died in 1780. French hydrographer, he became captain of the Compagnie des Indes and mapped the coasts of India and of China to produce this collection.
These illustrations are taken from Virgil’s Aeneid, Canto 1, verse 135: “Quos ego… sed motos praestat componere fluctus” which can be translated as “I will…! But it is better to calm the agitation of the waves.”
Very beautiful paper, intense and deep blacks, this 18th century vintage print has some restorations but remains of good quality. Beautiful windings typical of the Louis XV-Louis XVI era, Neptune and lively and animated characters, sea, skies and clouds of sumptuous realism. Fleurdelys coat of arms and putti adding a very classic touch to the whole.
This print will delight all marine and antique nautical lovers.
Dimensions: 47 x 33cm
| Period | Before 1890 |
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| Year | 1775 |
| Production Period | Before 1890 |
| Country of Manufacture | France |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has an attribution mark |
| Style | Louis XVI |
| Detailed Condition |
Good This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing. |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use, Partially restored, Small visible restorations, Addition of a paper patch, Slight thinning of the paper in certain areas, Margins probably cut
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| Product Code | HRE-2156577 |
| Materials | Ink, Paper |
| Color | Black, white |
| Width |
33 cm 13.0 inch |
| Depth |
1 cm 0.0 inch |
| Height |
47 cm 18.5 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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