[DANCE - 18th Century - Russian]. Saint-Aubin, Augustin 1736-1807 and Nicolas Delaunay 1739-1792

Danse Russes. Fine engraving and etching after Jean-Baptiste Le Prince (1733-1781)

Paris: [ca. 1768].

243 x 200 mm. A very good impression on laid paper with good margins.

The scene depicts a Russian couple dancing outside surrounded by adults and children in traditional dress; a group of musicians playing on the violin, colascione (a gamba-like instrument), and a long-necked lute; with a group of elegantly-dressed people watching from a balcony.

Bocher: Catalogue de l'oeuvre de A. de Saint-Aubin 550, third state, including letters.

Item #37106

Price: $500.00  other currencies