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Item Specifics
Type: Print / Stipple EngravingArtist / Maker: Engraved by Nicolas Regnault after Louis BoillySubject: French Genre Scene / InteriorStyle: Antique, 18th Century, Rococo, French Country, Traditional Time Period: Circa 1790 (Produced in Paris, France)Framing: Framed & Matted under Glass Original/LicensedReproduction: Original 18th-Century Print
DescriptionAuthentic 18th-Century French Stipple Engraving: \'Ah, Si l\'eveillait!\' by Nicolas Regnault after Louis Boilly (Circa 1790)
Bring a museum-quality piece of history into your home with this exquisite late-18th-century French engraving. Published in Paris during the height of the neoclassical era, this piece captures a lighthearted, intimate domestic chamber scene designed for the refined urban middle class and nobility.
The Artwork: Titled \"Ah, Si l\'eveillait!\", this delicate copperplate stipple engraving uses fine dots to render soft flesh tones and draped fabrics with remarkable artistry. It features the collaborative genius of master printmaker Nicolas Regnault after the renowned painter Louis Boilly.
The Framing: Housed in an ornate, gilt-accented frame with multi-layered matted borders.
Condition & Shipping Note:The frame is in fair to poor condition, showing normal historic wear appropriate for an item over 230 years old. Buyer Preference Shipping: This can be shipped with the frame as shown, or without the frame (print only) if you wish to frame it to your personal taste. Just message your preference at checkout!Packed with extreme care and shipped securely. Reach out with any questions!