384 - J. GAMELIN (1738-1803), Anatomy, foot, hand, chest, 1779, Copper engraving

J. GAMELIN (1738-1803), Anatomy, foot, hand, chest, 1779, Copper engraving Jacques Gamelin (1738 Carcassonne, Aude - 1803 ibid.): Anatomical studies: human foot, hand and ribcage, from the anatomical plate work 'Nouveau recueil d'ostéologie et de myologie' (A New Collection of Bones and Muscles), 1779, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Laid paper Watermark: indeterminate signs: Undeterminable watermark | Date: Date: 1779 Description: From: "Nouveau recueil d'ostéologie et de myologie dessiné d'après nature par Jacques Gamelin de Carcassonne, ..pour l'utilité des sciences et des arts divisé en deux parties dédié à M. le baron de Puymaurin". Signed "Gamelin f. / Martin inc." below the image within the printing plate. Jacques GAMELIN was a French painter, draughtsman, engraver and etcher of early classicism. Gamelin first studied at the Royal Academy of Arts in Toulouse under Jean-Pierre Rivalz. His artistic training continued in Paris and Rome, where he worked as a professor at the Accademia di San Luca from 1771. One year later, Pope Clement XIV appointed him court painter. Gamelin also met the painter Anton Raphael Mengs in Rome. From the estate of the antiquarian Rosenthal Munich / Amsterdam. | Watermark: "Fin de.." and crown Keywords: 18th century, Realism, Technology, France, Size: Laid paper: 45,0 cm x 32,0 cm (17,7 x 12,6 in), Plate: 37,7 cm x 24,8 cm (14,8 x 9,8 in) Condition: Good condition. The image makes a very good impression. The sheet slightly discoloured due to its age, slightly foxed in places. Traces of creasing in the upper centre margin - extending into the image; horizontal crease in the right margin.