History on a Grand Scale | Engraved by Gérard Audran
A commanding pair of engravings depicting scenes from the history of Alexander the Great, engraved by Gérard Audran after compositions by Charles Le Brun. Elaborate figural scenes and French and Latin inscriptions reward close inspection, while giltwood frames lend warmth to the expansive compositions.
Give them a prominent place in a library or dining room, where their scale can anchor the space. Paired with simple furnishings, the intricate imagery creates a richly layered backdrop for gathering and conversation.
First Framed Engraving: 69” W x 3.75” D x 48.75” H
Second Framed Engraving: 72.5” W x 3.75” D x 38.75” H
France, Circa 1665
Engravings on Paper in Later Giltwood Frames
Sold as a Pair
Condition: Overall fair. Prints show age-related wear; both frames are fragile, with losses and minor structural damage. Careful handling required.
History on a Grand Scale | Engraved by Gérard Audran
A commanding pair of engravings depicting scenes from the history of Alexander the Great, engraved by Gérard Audran after compositions by Charles Le Brun. Elaborate figural scenes and French and Latin inscriptions reward close inspection, while giltwood frames lend warmth to the expansive compositions.
Give them a prominent place in a library or dining room, where their scale can anchor the space. Paired with simple furnishings, the intricate imagery creates a richly layered backdrop for gathering and conversation.
First Framed Engraving: 69” W x 3.75” D x 48.75” H
Second Framed Engraving: 72.5” W x 3.75” D x 38.75” H
France, Circa 1665
Engravings on Paper in Later Giltwood Frames
Sold as a Pair
Condition: Overall fair. Prints show age-related wear; both frames are fragile, with losses and minor structural damage. Careful handling required.
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