'CONSTANCE DE CORIOLAN' BY JEAN-FRANCOIS JANINET, LATE 18TH CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL AQUATINT AFTER JEAN GUILLAUME MOITTE

RARE 18TH CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL FRENCH PRINT

An engraving and aquatint etching on laid paper titled 'Constance de Coriolan' [Constancy of Coriolanus] by Jean François Janinet (French, 1752–1814) after Jean Guillaume Moitte (French, Paris 1746–1810). Late 18th century, with a frieze of classical figures in a border of sunflowers, presented in a modern frame, inscribed in the bottom right corner 'Janinet sculp. 1789'. Overall size: 470 mm. x 750 mm. Condition: VERY GOOD. Minor marginal staining, otherwise excellent. Slight wear to frame.

References: IFF 154; Portalis et Béraldi 73; Gramaccini 140.