Description
This beautiful engraving captures the scene of the wedding parade from the French Directorate period (1795–1799). Work, nazvané \”Une Noce Sous le Directoire\”, excels in its detailed drawing and vivid colors, that give the historic scene a romantic touch. The engraving was created and issued by a renowned French publishing house Goupil & Cie, day 1. April 1877.
Reason: The engraving is displayed by a group of characters in solemn clothing from the Directorate period, who descend the stairs in an elegant garden. The groom and the bride stand in the foreground, surrounded by their friends and family. Clothing details, including typical hats and fashion accessories of that time, are carefully rendered, Which makes this engraving an excellent historical record.
Technique: The work has been printed using engraving, which is a technique, that allows you to capture fine details and textures. Color accents give the composition a liveliness and depth, which is quite rare in this kind of art.
Frame and presentation: Engraving is framed in a classic gold frame, that underlines its historical and artistic value. Passpart around the work provides visual distance, that allows you to concentrate on a detailed scene. On the back of the frame is connected to the name of the work together with the data on the publisher and the date of the release.
Second engraving: \”Un Baptême Sous le Directoire\”
Tato elegantní rytina nese název \”Un Baptême Sous le Directoire\” and captures the festive moment of baptism during the French directorium period (1795–1799). This historical scene is processed with extraordinary care and precision, which are typical of works of art from this era.
Reason: The engraving shows several characters dressed in the fashion of the end 18. century. In the foreground we see a young mother holding her newborn baby, surrounded by family and friends. Richly decorated dresses and accessories of characters together with decorative interior elements create the impression of refined elegance and social importance of this event.
Technique: The engraving is made with an emphasis on fine details, that perfectly capture the wealth and complexity of clothing and environment. Colored accents, especially blue and orange, They give the scene a liveliness and help highlight the main characters, without disturbing the historical authenticity of the image.
Frame and presentation: The work is framed in a classic gold frame, that complements its historical meaning. Passpart around the engraving gives the whole episode a clean and elegant look. The name of the work is attached to the back of the frame, which, along with other details of the publisher underlines the value and origin of this engraving.
These engravings are ideal for collectors of historical works of art or for everyone, Who wants to bring a piece of French history into their interior.
Dimensions: frame: height 75 cm, width 58 cm, frameless: height 51 cm, width 37 cm
