An old man, seated, directed to right, facing downwards in thought. Line engraving by J.G. Wille, 1782, after P.A. Wille.

  • Wille, Pierre Alexandre, 1748-1821.
Date:
[1782]
Reference:
676737i
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Description

An engraved trompe l'oeil window frame surrounds the figure

Publication/Creation

A Paris (Quay des Augustins no. 35) : chez l'auteur [Wille], [1782]

Physical description

1 print : line engraving, with etching ; platemark 25.5 x 19.7 cm

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Le philosophe du tems passé. Gravé par J.G. Wille d'après le dessin de son fils P.A. Wille. Bears lettering engraved in reverse, top left: "26te Pl. 1782" (very faint in the impression catalogued, visible in the British Museum's impression) Bears empty roundel below, presumably intended for coat of arms

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Wellcome Collection 676737i

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