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Large orientalist engraving representing Rebecca at the Fountain giving a drink to a Bedouin. based on the painting by the great painter Horace Vernet, the original painting having been exhibited at the Salon of 1835. Its current location is unknown. Engraving from the 1830s in an Empire-Restoration period frame, model with palmettes gilded with gold leaf.
Under the plate: Painted by H. Vernet Engraved by Jazet "The servant of Abraham having approached Rebecca said to her: give me a little of the water that you are carrying so that I can drink. She answered him: drink my Lord and, immediately removing the vase that she carried on her shoulder, and leaning it on her arm, she gave him a drink. (Genesis, Chap XXIV)" Paris. Published by Goupil et Vibert Editeurs, Boulevard Montmartre 15, and rue de Lancry, 7. Imprimerie de Goupil et Vibert
Beautiful, very decorative set, the subject is rare and exotic, presented in a beautiful frame
Very good condition, fresh engraving on white paper, frame cleaned by our gilder, gilding with gold leaf without accident or loss.
Height: 77cm
Width: 65cm
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Ref: 82L1F6YRFK