"Two Watercolor Engravings 'water And Fire', Empire Period, Circa 1800"
Two watercolor engravings representing the elements of water and fire. In Paris, Chez Dannecun, rue St Avoye, n° 155. Note some stains and browning.
Under the engraving Fire is noted: "The Persians, the Indians, the Greeks & revered this element as a God that the Romans named Vulcan", Under that of Water: "She is the queen of the elements as sometimes absorbing the Earth and extinguishing fire."
These two poetic explanations complement each other and form a very beautiful set of two fine old engravings.
Empire period, circa 1800.
Antique gilt wood frame.
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