Pierre Fulcrand de Rosset (1708-1788)

Lot 170
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£ 2 000
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Lot 170 | Pierre Fulcrand de Rosset (1708-1788)
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£ 2 000 – 3 000
Pierre Fulcrand de Rosset (1708-1788)

L'Agriculture. 1774-82

ROSSET, Pierre Fulcrand de (1708-1788). L’Agriculture. Poëme. Paris: l’Imprimerie Royale, 1774-82.



First edition, complete with both parts, and extra-illustrated with a portrait and 16 proofs of plates, vignettes and headpieces. ‘So easily, firmly modelled, and well arranged are Loutherbourg’s compositions that they achieve a natural poetry quite as appealing as the magnificent confections of Moreau for the Chansons of La Borde’ Ray – see lot 169). A French-British artist, Loutherbourg (1740-1812) was elected to Royal Academies on both sides of the Channel. Noted for his naval scenes and landscapes, he also achieved renown as a designer of theatre sets, working with Garrick to revolutionise British stage design. Cohen-de Ricci 899; Ray, French 65 (part I only).



2 parts in one, quarto (265 x 204mm). Engraved title vignette to each part, 8 engraved plates after Loutherbourg (6) and Saint-Quentin engraved by de Ghendt, Le Gouaz and others, 2 headpieces by Marillier, and 5 headpieces after Saint-Quentin engraved by Ponce, Leveau, and others, extra-illustrated with author portrait by St-Quentin engraved by Masquelier, and 16 proofs, comprising both title vignettes, 4 plates, and 10 proofs of 7 headpieces (dedication leaf headpiece in 3 proofs, including one etching and aquatint printed in bistre; headpiece to first verse in 2 proofs), several printed on heavy paper or on chine mounted or window-mounted (occasional spotting, effecting one proof plate). Partly unopened, untrimmed, some deckle edges. Contemporary French quarter red straight-grained morocco, straight-grained paper sides, gilt border, flat spine ruled and lettered in gilt (light wear at extremities); modern cloth folding box.

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