Le Magicien, Le Prince, Jean-Baptiste (1734–1781), graphic artist. Title: 'Le Magicien'. Engraving made in etching technique with a background fragmentarily etched with aquatint; composition completed with thin stylus/dry needle. The name 'Le Magicien' given by Hédou. Another example of this composition shows a different state of matrix development — printed on creamy, medium-weight paper; appears to be a commercial print. The present example appears to be a test/proof print. Both prints share the same etched composition and degree of needlework, but the commercial print is printed from a matr
GLIX-115-3ECADD0
Magyarország
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GLIX Prime
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Geo Naturalis, Geo Naturalis
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Le Magicien, Le Prince, Jean-Baptiste (1734–1781), graphic artist. Title: 'Le Magicien'. Engraving made in etching technique with a background fragmentarily etched with aquatint; composition completed with thin stylus/dry needle. The name 'Le Magicien' given by Hédou. Another example of this composition shows a different state of matrix development — printed on creamy, medium-weight paper; appears to be a commercial print. The present example appears to be a test/proof print. Both prints share the same etched composition and degree of needlework, but the commercial print is printed from a matr