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Engraving, L'Essai
is a color stipple engraving from the 18th century. The print depicts a man and a woman in a pastoral setting, with two small dogs at their feet. The title translates to "The Essay" in English.
The print was published by Paul André Basset, a Parisian publisher of prints, maps, and books who was active from approximately 1785 to 1819. The artist is believed to be Louis Marin Bonnet, a French engraver known for his work in the crayon manner and for experimenting with multi-plate color printing.
The scene is sometimes referred to as "Innocent Captivation" or "Amusement Pastorale". Other similar engravings from this period often depicted romantic or pastoral themes. |
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