Large Equestrative Engraving: The Manege - Royal Saddle And Raze Saddle - 18th Century

Original intaglio engraving on laid paper.
Fine hand watercolored colors.

After Harguiniez draftsman in the field of equestrian and equine iconography of the XVIIIᵉ century and engraved by Robert BENARD.

Technical and equestrian engraving entitled "Manège, Selle à la Royale et Selle Raze", representing two models of saddles used in the art of manège and learned equitation.
The plate consists of two distinct saddles superimposed, showing with precision the structure and details of these ceremonial and manège saddles. The first figure shows a Royal-style saddle, with its generous, upturned shape, high cantle and padded pommels designed to support the rider. The second figure illustrates a raze saddle, with a lowered, lightened profile.

Dimension(s): Frame: Height: 49.5 cm - Length: 37 cm - Width: 2 cm. Rod: 2 cm,
Condition: PERFECT CONDITION,
Epoque: XVIIIth,
Frame(s): CURRENT - Aged gold bevel, and green fillet in lukta paper - passe partout in light blue wild silk, outlined with gold fillet - Mahogany-stained wood rod with gold inner border.