Mythological Engraving 19th C Empire Period Engraving

the Rapture of Orythia
Greek Mythology, etching "The Rapture of Orythia by Borée" engraved by Mariage after the painting by Jean-Michel Moreau, known as Moreau le jeune (1741-1816).
Subject 45.5 x 36.5 cm 17.91 x 14.37 inches
Sheet 56.5 x 41.6 cm22.24 x 16.37 inches
A Paris chez l'Auteur rue de l'Arbalète, n°5
Louis François Mariage studied engraving with Jean Guillaume Bervic ( 1756-1822) and was active in Paris from 1785 to 1828
Typically neo-classical work of the time, in the taste of french 1st Empire.
An example of this engraving is in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
Exceptional quality of execution.
Very decorative and sensitive.
Perfect condition. This work has been restaured by a professional & accurate restaurer.
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