Description
Violette – 19th Century Heliogravure Reproduction afterAchille Laurens
A 19th-century heliogravure titled Violette ,reproduced after the original painting by French artist Achille Laurens(1861–1944). The composition depicts a young woman seated amidst lush foliage,her figure softly illuminated against a richly textured natural setting.Butterflies and delicate blossoms surround her, reinforcing themes offemininity, delicacy, and poetic naturalism characteristic of late 19th-centuryFrench academic art.
This heliogravure was produced as a fine art reproductionof Laurens’ painting, as indicated by the original plate inscription: “A.Laurens, Pinx.” and “Gravure, Goupil et Cie.” The print was published by Goupil& Cie circa 1883. The image is executed on wove paper with full margins andexhibits light age toning and minor surface wear consistent with late19th-century photographic gravure prints.
About Heliogravure:
Heliogravure, also known as photogravure, is a refinedintaglio printing process developed in the mid-to-late 19th century thatcombines photography with traditional copperplate engraving. Renowned for itsrich tonal gradation, velvety blacks, and painterly surface quality,heliogravure was widely used to reproduce important academic paintings. Eachimpression is individually hand-inked and printed from an etched plate, makingheliogravures true fine art prints rather than mechanical reproductions.
Print Details
• Image Size: 13 × 10.5 in • Technique: Heliogravure on wove paper • Artist: after Achille Laurens (1861–1944) • Publisher: Goupil & Cie • Subject: Allegorical female figure / Romantic academic art • Condition: Good overall; light age toning; minor surface wear; unframed
Disclaimer:
I have conducted thorough research to ensure accuracy andauthenticity to the best of my ability. This item is sold as is, with noguarantees or warranties regarding provenance or historical attribution.
