Vintage Engraving After Charles Le Brun's Human Physiognomy Study.

Published August 1st 1800. Piccadilly

Hatred or Jealousy.

This is an antique engraving inspired by Charles Le Brun's study of expressions through human passion. Charles Le Brun lived from 1619-1690 and his works were copied and reproduced multiple times over the next few centuries--this engraving is an early print dated August 1800 printed by SW Fore’s.

It measures 9 1/2 x 13 1/4 inches and has a clear watermark when held up to the light.

Some age related toning and discolouration and creases to the page edges. Will framed up nicely and is guaranteed over 200 years old.

Charles Le Brun (French pronunciation: [ʃaʁl lə bʁœ̃]; baptised 24 February 1619 – 12 February 1690) was a French painter, physiognomist, art theorist, and a director of several art schools of his time. He served as a court painter to Louis XIV, who declared him "the greatest French artist of all time". Le Brun was a dominant figure in 17th-century French art and was influenced by Nicolas Poussin.

Samuel William Fores, normally credited on his publications as S. W. Fores (8 March 1761 – 3 February 1838) was an English publisher and printseller with a renowned print shop at No 3 Piccadilly, London during the 'Golden Age' of Georgian satirical prints. Fores faced prosecution several times for the allegedly libellous nature of his satires. His sons George Thomas Fores (1806–58) and Arthur Blücher Fores (1814–83) succeeded him in the business, publishing predominantly sporting prints,and the family firm continued as printsellers and publishers for over

Fores specialised in caricature, typically hand-coloured, singly issued prints, but also published series such as the 12 plates of Thomas Rowlandson's The Comforts of Bath (1798), and the 8 large plates of G.M. Woodwards's Pigmy Revels (1800). Fores published a number of books including a dual language French and English guidebook Fores New Guide to Foreigners.