690 - G. MAILE (*1800) after RIMBAUT-BORREL (*1817), Scene featuring Jeannie Deans, aquatint

G. MAILE (*1800) after RIMBAUT-BORREL (*1817), Scene featuring Jeannie Deans, aquatint Georges Maile (1800, London – 1842, Paris) after Anna Rimbaut-Borrel (c. 1817 – c. 1842): Literary scene from *The Heart of Midlothian* (1818) by Sir Walter Scott, depicting Jeannie Deans with Reuben Butler, 19th century, aquatint Technique: Aquatint and etching on paper Inscription: Inscribed below with “JEANNIE DEANS chez REUBEN BUTLER.” Signed “RIMBAUT-BORREL PINX” in the lower left and “ENGRAVED BY G. MAILE” on the right. Date: 19th century Description: An intimate interior scene depicting Jeannie Deans and Reuben Butler gazing lovingly at each other and holding hands. Keywords: 19th century, Biedermeier, Fashion, Germany, Size: Paper: 57.8 cm x 49.7 cm (22.8 x 19.6 in), Plate: 54.0 cm x 40.6 cm (21.3 x 16 in), Image: 46.8 cm x 37.5 cm (18.4 x 14.8 in) Condition: Good condition. The print is clear and sharp. The sheet has browned with age, especially in the upper part. Pale foxing is visible along the lower margin. There are short marginal tears along the lower left margin. A white L-shaped strip has been affixed below the lower right corner of the sheet.