Les Oeufs de Pâques

1878

Vicomte Ludovic Lepic

Associated Names
Vicomte Ludovic Lepic

Artist, French, 1839 - 1889

This is a drawing of an oversized egg with bird hatchlings emerging from it. The drawing features a large, elliptical egg at the center, with the top cracked open to reveal a cluster of bird hatchlings. Surrounding the egg are various elements including an inkwell with a quill pen and illustrations on paper indicating a writing or artistic theme. The background contains faintly sketched scenes and flying birds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper [proof of early state without letters]

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 35.5 x 31.2 cm (14 x 12 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 51.4 x 33 cm (20 1/4 x 13 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1999.46.5

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Beraldi, no. 6, State undescribed proof state

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1885

  • Beraldi, Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. 12 vols. Paris, 1885-1892: Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. 12 vols. Paris: Librairie L. Conquet, 1885-1892.

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: Lepic; by later hand, lower center margin in graphite: Cercle de la Presse 27 Avril 1878 / Les Oeufs de Paques revue en 2 actes; by later hand, lower right margin in graphite: Avant / lettre; by later hands, lower right corner in graphite: P.[II C?] / CJXW; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: APG 10564

Watermarks

Blauw

Wikidata ID

Q75422840

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