Blood Ink Engraving: Farmyard With Ruined Buildings On The Right

Intaglio print in blood ink
Farmyard with on the right, buildings in ruins, and on the left, two children playing on straw bales
After a painting by François Boucher (1703-1770).
Engraver Gilles Demarteau (1729-1776)
In the margin, on either side of the arms:
"Dedied to Monsieur Blondel d'Azaincourt, lieutenant of infantry, knight of the royal and military order of St Louis"
Lower left .: printed by P. Aubert
In the middle: In Paris at Demarteau rue de la Pelterie at the bell near Palais with privilege of the Roy
Bottom right: by his very humble and very obedient servant Demarteau the groin.
the engraving: 43.70 cm x 34.10 cm.
XVIIIth period
Dimensions of the frame at the beginning of the XIXth century: 57.60 cm x 47 cm.
Two stains, traces of folds.
Gilded wooden stick 3.50 cm wide;
Wear, tiny little bumps, black spots.
Old  glass.