Original 19th-century engraving with the portrait of the French Romantic writer and politician Alphonse Esquiros (Paris, 1812 - Versailles, 1876), standing before a bookcase with papers in his hand. Drawn and engraved by Ad. Riffaut, printed by Delatre and published in Paris by Marchant, Alliance des Arts.
Original 19th-century engraving with the portrait of the French Romantic writer and politician Alphonse Esquiros (Paris, 1812 - Versailles, 1876), standing before a bookcase with papers in his hand. Drawn and engraved by Ad. Riffaut, printed by Delatre and published in Paris by Marchant, Alliance des Arts.
Medium: Copper engraving.
Artist and engraver: Adolphe Riffaut.
Date: 19th century.
Source: Printed by Delatre, Paris. Marchant, publisher, Alliance des Arts, 140 rue de Rivoli, Paris.
Dimensions: 11.9 x 9.1 in (30.2 x 23 cm).
Condition: Good; wide margins and light toning of the paper.