"L'AIR". Modern lithograph of the engraving made by the French Gerad Edelinck(1640-1707) in 1679, showing the sculpture known as "L'Air", belonging to the sculptor Étienne Le Hongre (1628-1690). Currently located in the gardens of Versailles. With legend in lower zone in French and Latin: "L' Air. Statue de marbre, baulte de sept pieds. Dans les Jardins de Versailles. Par Etienne le Hongre de Paris D'après le dessin de M. Le Brun. 1er Peintre du Roy". With engraver Edelinck's signature on plate at the base of the sculpture. Framed with glass 71 x 52,50cm with frame. 44 x 30cm the print

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