1789 Antique Etched Print; Landscape after van Ruisdael / Zentner

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print showing a landscape. A landscape with a man and boy by a pool with a dog and houses to the right. DATE PRINTED: 1789, dated on the print. SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 20 x 16 cm (8 x 6.25 inches) plus margins with a blank back (small). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Etched by J L L C Zentner (active 1780-1804) from a study by Jacob Isaaksz van Ruisdael (1628/9-1682). van Ruisdael was a landscape painter, draughtsman and etcher. Born at Haarlem, died Amsterdam. Nephew of Salomon (q.v.). Master of Meindert Hobbema (q.v.). Zentner was an engraver whose Christian names and dates are unknown. From his prints it seems that he was in Paris in 1780-1785, and in London in 1791. PROVENANCE: Published by Zentner. He etched a series of fifty plates of landscapes after old masters, plus six sheets of six heads of painters, which were published with an accompanying oblong text by John Thane in 1791. The title page is in French and English and reads: 'A select collection of landscapes from the best old masters, one of each, engraved by L.Zentner after drawings made by him from original pictures, in different cabinets, during his residence in Germany, France, Holland etc. to which are added portraits of the artists and short biographical accounts of each; now first published by J.Thane, Rupert Street, Haymarket, London 1791.' TYPE: Antique etching printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: . Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 17.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2024-07-30T18:07:55.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.72 GBP