Lithograph Le Poney After Alfred De Dreux, Colored By Loeillot And Ciceri C1840
Artist: Alfred De Dreux
Lithograph framed from the original watercolor painting entitled Le Poney, catalogued as Inv. MCR 104 on page 55 of the cabinet raisonné by Marie-Christine Renauld L'univers d'Alfred de Dreux, 1810-1860. Published in Paris by Goupil et Vibert under the title "Motifs Equestres d'après Alfred de Dreux" and hand-colored by Loeillot and Ciceri.
The original is an important piece by French artist Alfred de Dreux, dated between 1840 and 1841. It illustrates de Dreux's masteryin equestrian portraiture and his keen sense of observation of animal subjects. Goupil et Vibert was a major Parisian lithographic printing houseactive in the 19th century. The company played a major role in the production of lithographs and was renowned for the highquality of its reproductions of works by contemporary artists.
Lithography was a widespread printing technique in the 19th century, as it enabled works of art to be reproduced on a large scale accessible to the public and collectors alike. Goupil et Vibert specialized in the creation of lithographslithographs reproducing famous works of art, notably paintingsby renowned artists.
Eugène Ciceri (1813-1890) was a renowned French artist active mainly in the fields of scenography, painting and lithography. painting and lithography.He He was particularly renowned for his theatrical sets and costumes. An official artist of the Paris Opera, Ciceri became a major figureand artistic director. He worked forOpéra de Paris, and helped design sets and costumes for numerousballets and operas. In addition to his workas a set designer, he also produced lithographs and was renownedfor his depictions of French society, including portraits andportraits and scenes of daily life. His involvement inlithography helped popularize his work beyond the theater.
Loeillot collaborated with the lithographer in charge of printing and Ciceri as artist. The color lithographs produced by this duo were often of the highest quality, and contributed to theart to a wider audience in 19th-century France.century France. Their collaboration bears witness to the close ties betweenartists, printers and lithographers at a time when collaboration was essential to the reproduction and commercial success of works of art.
The original is an important piece by French artist Alfred de Dreux, dated between 1840 and 1841. It illustrates de Dreux's masteryin equestrian portraiture and his keen sense of observation of animal subjects. Goupil et Vibert was a major Parisian lithographic printing houseactive in the 19th century. The company played a major role in the production of lithographs and was renowned for the highquality of its reproductions of works by contemporary artists.
Lithography was a widespread printing technique in the 19th century, as it enabled works of art to be reproduced on a large scale accessible to the public and collectors alike. Goupil et Vibert specialized in the creation of lithographslithographs reproducing famous works of art, notably paintingsby renowned artists.
Eugène Ciceri (1813-1890) was a renowned French artist active mainly in the fields of scenography, painting and lithography. painting and lithography.He He was particularly renowned for his theatrical sets and costumes. An official artist of the Paris Opera, Ciceri became a major figureand artistic director. He worked forOpéra de Paris, and helped design sets and costumes for numerousballets and operas. In addition to his workas a set designer, he also produced lithographs and was renownedfor his depictions of French society, including portraits andportraits and scenes of daily life. His involvement inlithography helped popularize his work beyond the theater.
Loeillot collaborated with the lithographer in charge of printing and Ciceri as artist. The color lithographs produced by this duo were often of the highest quality, and contributed to theart to a wider audience in 19th-century France.century France. Their collaboration bears witness to the close ties betweenartists, printers and lithographers at a time when collaboration was essential to the reproduction and commercial success of works of art.
- Dimensions : Height : 39 cm (15.36 in) Width : 48 cm (18.9 in) Depth : 4 cm (1.58 in)
- Materials and techniques : Paper, framed
- Place of origin : France
- Period: early 19th century
- Manufacturing date: circa 1840
- Condition: Good - Wear consistent with age and use.
495 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis Philippe, Charles 10th
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Paper
Width: 48
Height: 39
Reference (ID): 1773557
Availability: In stock
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