Artist: Jules Joseph Lefebvre (French, 1836 – 1911), after.
Engraver: Alphonse Lamotte (French, 1844 - 1914).
Title: The young bride.
Signed in plate. Lettered with production detail beneath the image: Painted by J. Lefebvre; engraved by Alphonse Lamotte.
Dimensions: Sheet 12 1/2" x 9 1/2".
Publisher: Attributed to Selmar Hess, New York.
Date: Late XIX C.
Materials and Techniques: Etching and engraving on thick wove paper. Hand tinted.
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: Broken corner, torn from a book, and water staining along the bottom edge. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Part of: Probably one of Hess edition such as “The Art Journal" or “Art Gems” or similar.
Museums, Libraries and Auctions: The British Museum 1879,0111.264 for a copy "Published by: Goupil; Published by: Knoedler & Co; Printed by: Goupil".
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: French School XIX C. American School XIX C.
Note: from the same series WOP-1135 - WOP-1142 from our collection.