Jean-Antoine Watteau, Mezzetin, The Guitar Player Jester- 1895 Music Print

Description: British Parliament 1925 Vintage Lithograph Madame Sibyl Sanderson, American Opera Soprano Singer as Thais A 1895 Page of Music History with highly detailed illustration(s) Any weird patterns in picture(s) are a photo artifact and not in the actual print Related/Unrelated text on Reverse A small white spot printing defect at right This is an original 1895 black and white halftone print of a painting entitled "The Guitar Player," by Watteau. Artist: Antoine Watteau (1684–1721) Mezzetin, a stock comic character of the Italian commedia dell’arte, became an established performer on the Paris stage, but was an innovative subject for painting in Watteau’s lifetime. Here Mezzetin inhabits the overgrown gardens beloved by Watteau. His costume was typically comprised of a striped jacket and knee-britches, a floppy hat, a ruff, and a short cape; his personality was by turns interfering, devious, and lovelorn, as indicated by the distant female statue who turns her back to him. Watteau’s delicate touch, especially evident in this figure’s hands and clothing, is exceptionally well presented in his art. A small white spot printing defect at right ----- Published in 1895 by D. Appleton, New York ---FULL PAGE Size: Approximately 10" X 14" Large Related/Unrelated Text on Reverse Condition: Excellent - Very Good - Good - Fair - Poor (but of historical interest) Some light age toning, occasional spotting and handling wear << Click Here to See Other Music Related Prints >> This is an Original Print- Not a Reproduction Important: P/H is combined on multiple items that can be mailed together. BUT, with the new Ebay shopping cart, you must wait for combined invoice. The Fine Print International buyers are responsible for all import fees and taxes. Shipping costs: My shipping costs are calculated on three factors - getting your item to you as quickly as possible, as cost effectively as possible, and as safely as possible. I pride myself in providing optimal protection. I use First Class or Priority Mail on most small items; Parcel Post on larger items; and Media Mail on books and magazines. You may request expedited shipment if you are willing to pay costs. P/H is combined on multiple prints mailed at the same time. Please make your purchases from my auctions or store. I will send a combined invoice reflecting your savings. The Nature of Prints & Engravings: It was not until the 20th century that prints were commonly produced for the print itself. Prior to this, virtually all prints (and engravings) were produced as illustrations to be included in a manuscript, book, newspaper, or pamphlet. Therefore, a vast majority of original prints have been over the years removed from these original sources. Prints are produced using many different techniques: relief printing (woodcut & wood engraving), intaglio printing (steel & copper plate engraving, drypoint, aquatint, etc), and planographic printing (lithography, serigraphy, inkjet, laser, etc.). While the commercial value of a print depends on such factors as age, rarity, and condition, the real value of a print is its tie to its history and/or its esthetic beauty. History-On-Paper Item #123-975Chest Music II

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