Description
Les Voix de la Mer- Cornelius Ary Renan -1890s FrenchEngraving
An engraving on paper after French Symbolist artistCornelius Ary Renan (1857-1900), titled Les Voix de la Mer and dated 1899. Thecomposition depicts a partially draped figure in choppy sea water holding thehead of a large bird, with waves and dark clouds rendered in fine linearengraving. Renan was a French painter, illustrator, writer, and poet associatedwith Symbolist art and literary circles.
The plate bears the printed inscriptions “Ary Renanpinx.” at lower left and “E. Guibe sc.” at lower right. Thelower margin is printed with the title “LES VOIX DE LA MER,””Gazette des Beaux-Arts” at lower left, and “Imp. Paul Moglia,Paris” at lower right. The lower right margin is also marked 1899 inpencil.
The engraving is in good condition. The sheet showstrimming on the left margin and minor handling marks consistent with age. Theverso is blank. Unframed. Please refer to the pictures for condition.
Details
• Medium: Engraving on paper • Engraver: E. Guibe • After: Cornelius Ary Renan • Title: Les Voix de la Mer • Date: 1899 • Publisher: Gazette des Beaux-Arts • Printer: Imp. Paul Moglia, Paris • Pencil Inscriptions: 1899 • Inscriptions: Ary Renan pinx. / E. Guibe sc. / Les Voix de la Mer / Gazettedes Beaux-Arts / Imp. Paul Moglia, Paris • Framing: Unframed • Dimensions:
- Paper: 10.5 x 7.25 in
- Image: 7.25 x 5.25 in
• Condition Report: Good condition; trimmed on leftmargin; minor handling marks; unframed
Disclaimer
I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracyand authenticity of this work to the best of my ability. However, it is sold asis, with no guarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historicalattribution.
