Antique Ink Etching "Pont Neuf & ile de la Cite Paris" Remarque Signed R Manuel
$ 96.77
Description
Antique Ink Etching "Pont Neuf & ile de la Cite Paris" Remarque Signed R Manuel. The etching depicts Pont Neuf, (French: “New Bridge”) the oldest existing bridge across the Seine River via the Île de la Cité in Paris, built, with interruptions in the work, from 1578 to 1607. Its “long arm” consisted of seven arches from the right bank of the Seine to the western end of the Île de la Cité; its “short arm” comprised five arches from the island to the left bank. Antique Framed Matted Ink Etching Titled "Pont Neuf and ile de la Cite" This lovely piece is rectangular in shape and finished in a gold-wash wooden frame. The piece is matted and framed under glass. The etching depicts Pont Neuf , (French: “New Bridge”) the oldest existing bridge across the Seine River via the Île de la Cité in Paris , built, with interruptions in the work, from 1578 to 1607. It was designed by Baptiste du Cerceau and Pierre des Illes, who may have made use of an earlier design by Guillaume Marchand. For centuries the Pont Neuf, filled with shops and traffic, was the centre of Paris life. Its “long arm” consisted of seven arches from the right bank of the Seine to the western end of the Île de la Cité; its “short arm” comprised five arches from the island to the left bank. The piece is pencil signed by Artist R Manuel on the lower right-hand corner, and also has a remarque in the lower left-hand corner. The piece is on cream wove paper. This is a lovely and interesting estate find. Etching Measurements showing in opening: 6.25" L X 5" W Frame Measurements: 10" L x 8.5" W Condition: Beautiful, well cared-for condition. Not inspected outside of frame. Please review photos carefully. Are you an art enthusiast? Feel free to click the link below to view the other pieces of art we have in our curated collection. All pieces contain the best offer option. Thank you. Click HERE to view our Curated Art Collection!
