Description
La Nativite-Leopold Flameng after Le Nain-1860s FrenchEtching
An etching on wove paper by French engraver LéopoldFlameng (1831-1911), titled La Nativité and dated 1860. The work is afterAntoine Le Nain (circa 1588-1648), one of the Le Nain brothers, and depicts theNativity with the Virgin Mary, infant Christ, and surrounding figures. Flamengwas a French engraver, illustrator, and painter known for reproductive etchingsafter earlier paintings and for his work with the Gazette des Beaux-Arts.
Published by the Gazette des Beaux-Arts and printed byDelâtre. The lower margin includes the printed title La Nativité, theinscription “Léopold Flameng d’après Lenain,” “Gazette des Beaux-Arts” at lowerleft, and “Imp. Delâtre” at lower right.
The print is in good condition. The sheet shows minorcoloration and handling marks consistent with age. Unframed. Please refer tothe pictures for condition.
Details • Medium: Etching on wove paper • Artist: Léopold Flameng • After: Antoine Le Nain • Title: La Nativité • Date: 1860 • Publisher: Gazette des Beaux-Arts • Printer: Imp. Delâtre • Inscriptions: Léopold Flameng d’après Lenain / La Nativité / Gazette desBeaux-Arts / Imp. Delâtre • Framing: Unframed • Dimensions:
- Paper: 10.5 x 7 in
- Image: 7.75 x 4.25 in
• Condition Report: Good condition; minor coloration andhandling marks; unframed
Disclaimer: I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracy and authenticity ofthis work to the best of my ability. However, it is sold as is, with noguarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historical attribution.
