A rare opportunity to acquire the complete first portfolio of copperplate engravings by Ernst Ludwig Riepenhausen (1765-1840), the celebrated German master of Hogarthian Satire. These engravings are renowned among connoisseurs for their superior clarity and fine detail, often surpassing the later, worn-down strikes of the London editions.
Riepenhausen’s Hogarth series is held in global institutions, including the British Museum, the Royal Collection Trust, and the Wellcome Collection.
This complete Portfolio I includes:
- Strolling Actresses Dressing in a Barn: A masterpiece of wit and Hogarth’s biting response to the Theatrical Licensing Act of 1737. (The National Gallery of Prague holds this specific Riepenhausen plate).
- A Midnight Modern Conversation: A quintessential 18th-century satire of revelry.
- The Four Times of Day (Morning, Noon, Evening, and Night): Perhaps Hogarth’s most beloved and decorative series, capturing the rhythmic chaos of London life.
An lov
...ely find for the collector of 18th-century satire or a prestigious décor project for a traditional interior! One of several Riepenhausen Hogarth portfolios currently available from this collection.
Presented in its original marbled portfolio cover, the prints boast full margins. These are genuine 18th/early 19th-century engravings on period paper. As is common with portfolios of this age, there is varied foxing and signs of past humidity, primarily visible in the margins.Original blank interleaves remain between each plate, ensuring the reverse of the engravings is clean and free from ink transfer or soiling. While somesheets are cleaner than others, they all retain their structural integrity and display a wonderful antique patina. Please refer to the high-resolution images for a detailed view of the paper character for each specific plate.
Nous parlons franēais, und wir sprechen auch Deutsch! Paintings may be viewed in Norwich and in Paris, as well as in London and Cambridge by appointment. Please contact us if you would like further details and images of an artwork.
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1191652
Dateline of this antique is 1800
Height is 39cm (15.4inches)Width is 28cm (11.0inches)Depth is 1cm (0.4inches)
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