Antique Print-TURKISH-BED-de la Fosse-Daumont-1773

Description Etching / engraving on hand laid paper. on paper. Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 27.8 x 39.6 cm. The image size is ca. 21.3 x 32 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 10.9 x 15.6 inch. The image size is ca. 8.4 x 12.6 inch. Antique print, titled: ‘Lit a la Turque.’ – This print shows a Turkish bed. This plate is from 1 of 8 cahiers which may constitute a fourth edition of Delafosse’s ‘Nouvelle Iconologie Historique ou Attributs Hieroglyphiques’ (first edition published 1768, second edition published 1771, third edition published 17 November, 1773). All three editions and these 8 cahiers are organised differently, the latter composed of 4 plates each. Paris, after 1773.Artists and Engravers: Made by ‘Daumont’ after ‘J. C. de la Fosse’. Jean-Francois Daumont (? An 18th century engraver). Jean-Charles de la Fosse (1734-1789) was a French decorative designer, engraver and architect. Condition: Very good, given age. Two binding holes in top margin, backed. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-TURKISH-BED-DE LA FOSSE-DAUMONT XXX-A6-26