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This engraving was made by Descourtis (engraver) from a painting by Demachy around 1785.
Charles-Melchior Descourtis, born in 1752 in Paris where he died on December 28, 1819, is a French engraver, specialist in color engraving.
Pierre-Antoine Demachy (September 17, 1723, Paris - September 10, 1807, Paris) was a French artist specialized in the painting of ruins, trompe-l'oeil architectural decorations and imaginative scenes of Paris.
This engraving represents the Pont Saint-Bernard and the Quais de la Tournelle in Paris.
The Porte Saint-Bernard also called Porte de la Tournelle, now disappeared, was one of the gates of Paris of the enclosure of Philippe Auguste.
The engraving is in color, from the 18th century, of beautiful workmanship. The frame is later, it is from the 19th century.
We report friction and foxing on the engraving, the paper is yellowed all around, especially in the margin.
Note friction, wear of gilding and some losses on the frame.
All is visible in the photos, however the work remains in acceptable condition.
We sell this engraving without protective glass.
We have carried out a summary cleaning.
For the condition, please detail the photos.
The photos are an integral part of the description.
Dimensions:
Frame
Height: 67 cm
Width: 100 cm
Engraving
Height: 96 cm
Width: 63 cm
E: A4369
Ref: KJAVQC1I4I