Artist: David Teniers the Younger, (Flemish, 1610 - 1690), after. He was an extremely versatile artist known for his prolific output.
Engraver: Jacques Philippe Le Bas (1707 - 1783) was a French engraver, head of the largest engraving workshop in Paris during the 18th century.
Title: Les misères de la guerre.
Titled, Dated, and Signed in plate: Numbered on plate: 'No.3'; lettered with names of producers, publication address: 'AParis chez Jac. Ph. Le Bas (...) rue de la Harpe'; "D. Teniers pinx"; "Jac. Ph. le Bas Sculp"; "Les misères de la guerre".
Dimensions: Image 10 1/4" x 14 1/4". Frame 14 3/4" x 17 1/2".
Publisher: Jacques Philippe Le Bas.
Date: 1735-1783.
Materials and Techniques: Color etching on paper.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: Wear, stains, foxing. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Catalog Raisonne: IFF / Inventaire du Fonds Français: Bibliothèque Nationale, Département des Estampes (346).
Museums and Libraries: The British Museum 1850,0713.82.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: French School XVIII C. Flemish School XVII C.
Note: This entry incorporates text from the catalog entry of a similar item from the British Museum collection.