Two Engravings

This copperplate aquatint engraving, the original wash hand painted with, is originally a drawing by the painter Jacques Louis David (1748 - 1825) "Le oath du Jeu de Paume" started in 1790 and left unfinished in 1793. This engraving is accompanied by a second representing all the important participants of this assembly. This second engraving is often missing and has been cleaned by a professional. In 1820 David cedes to Daniel Isoard de Martouret the right to engrave his Jeu de Paume which engages the engraver Jean Pierre Marie Jazet (1788 - 1871) to prepare the plate Michel Stapleaux fils ensures the edition of the engraving in 1822. Dimensions of the subject Height 52 cm X 79 cm of the sheet Ht 60 cm X 81.5 cm With the frame Ht 78.5 cm X 98.5 cm Dimensions of the 2nd engraving Ht: 16 cm X 41.5 cm with frame 29 cm X 53 cm