Artist: Philips Wouwerman (Netherlands, 1619 - 1668), after.
Engraver: Pierre François Beaumont (France, 1719 ?-1777 after).
Title: Alte de cavalerie.
Signed, Titled, and Numbered in plate: Wouvermens Pinx; Beaumont sculp; Alte de cavalerie; AParis chez Beaumont, Graveur Ord.re de la Ville, au milieu du Pont Notre-Dame au Griffon d'Or Couronné; Numbered 6 l.r.
Dimensions: Sheet 13 3/4" x 18".
Publisher: Pierre François Beaumont.
Date: 1739.
Materials and Techniques: engraving and etching on laid paper.
Watermark: yes.
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: Trimmed margins. Tears, wear, and spots, especially to corners, creases, a tear, u.m. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Part of: Plate 6 from a series engraved by Beaumont after paintings by Wouwerman.
Museums and Libraries: The British Museum 1847,0305.16.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: French School XVIII C. Dutch School XVII C. Note: This entry incorporates text from the catalog entry and uses the catalog description of the same item from the collection of the British Museum.