Greek and Roman Dress - 24 Etchings by Sébastien Leclerc - 18th Century
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Set of 24 original etchings from the series Divers habillemens des anciens Grecs et Romains, par Seb. le Clerc Chevalier Romain, including the engraved title. Standing figures drawn in pure line, with the study of the drapery and of the antique gesture.
Set of 24 original etchings from the series Divers habillemens des anciens Grecs et Romains, par Seb. le Clerc Chevalier Romain, including the engraved title. Standing figures drawn in pure line, with the study of the drapery and of the antique gesture.
Sébastien Leclerc (1637-1714), engraver to the king and professor at the Academy, conceived the series as a repertory of study for young draughtsmen and painters. The title announces it as IIe Suite de 25 Pl., engraved under the reign of Louis XIV: one sheet of the total is therefore lacking.
Medium: Etching.
Artist / after: Sébastien Leclerc (1637-1714).
Engraver: Sébastien Leclerc.
Date: Early 18th century, under Louis XIV.
Dimensions: 3.0 x 4.3 in (7.5 x 11 cm) each sheet.
Condition: Good. Paper somewhat toned, with light specks on some sheets and uneven edges proper to the period.
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Set of 24 original etchings from the series Divers habillemens des anciens Grecs et Romains, par Seb. le Clerc Chevalier Romain, including the engraved title. Standing figures drawn in pure line, with the study of the drapery and of the antique gesture.