Etching Orientalist Erotic Engraving By English Engraver Vidal Emeric Essex 19th C Old Print

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"Etching Orientalist Erotic Engraving By English Engraver Vidal Emeric Essex 19th C Old Print"

THE KING OF ETHIOPIA ABUSING HIS POWER
19th century engraving by Vidal Emeric Essex (1791-1861) after a composition by Monnet
“Conte de Voltere”: it is an illustration for the tale written by Voltaire and published in 1768 under the title “The Princess of Babylon” which relates the adventures of Formosante, princess of Babylon, a pretext for Voltaire to draw up a sort of inventory of the Europe of his time.
31.7 x 23.4 cm
This work has been restaured by a professional & accurate restaurer. Doubled.
All our old prints and drawings are offered in good condition. When necessary, they have been restored by a professional restorer.

Price: 240 €

Artist: Vidal Emeric Essex
Period: 19th century
Style: Orientalism
Condition: Good condition

Material: Paper
Width: 23,4 cm
Height: 31,7 cm

Reference: 1295559