239 - J. BAS (*1707) after BOUCHER (*1703), *The Vineyard Planted in the Gaulea*, etching

J. BAS (*1707) after BOUCHER (*1703), *The Vineyard Planted in the Gaulea*, etching Jacques-Philippe le Bas (1707 Paris – 1783 ibid.) after François Boucher (1703 Paris – 1770 ibid.): French book illustration “La Vigne plantée dans les Gaulea” (The Vine Planted in the Gaulea), 18th century, etching Technique: Etching on paper Inscription: Signed on the left and right below the print, labeled below. Date: 18th century Description: Illustration of the vine and its cultivation in Gaul by the Romans. Keywords: book illustration, history of France, French history, vine, wine culture, Romans, Gaul, 18th century, Rococo, Nature, France, Size: Paper: 13.0 cm x 8.2 cm (5.1 x 3.2 in), Image: 12.0 cm x 7.9 cm (4.7 x 3.1 in) Condition: Good condition. The sheet is slightly discolored due to its age. The margins are slightly trimmed.