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Caylus After Claude Gillot Repas Distingué 18th Century Engraving Original French Etching C.1730
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Caylus After Claude Gillot Repas Distingué 18th Century Engraving Original French Etching C.1730

18th century
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Type of artwork: Original Antique Etching / Old Master Print

Surface: Laid paper

Artist and attribution: Anne-Claude-Philippe de Caylus (1692–1765), after Claude Gillot (1673–1722)

Title: Repas Distingué

Approximate age of artwork: Early 18th Century, circa 1720–1740

Depiction or Location: French Rococo figural scene depicting an elegant outdoor meal / gathering

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted, as shown

Description:

An original early 18th century French etching by Anne-Claude-Philippe de Caylus (1692–1765) after a composition by Claude Gillot (1673–1722).

Entitled “Repas Distingué”, the scene depicts an elegant outdoor gathering centred around a dining table, surrounded by numerous figures within a wooded landscape.

The work is printed on old laid paper, with the engraved title REPAS DISTINGUÉ beneath the image.

The impression is closely trimmed around the plate mark, but retains the complete principal composition and engraved title.

Approximate plate dimensions: 21 cm × 18 cm.

Artist biography:

Anne-Claude-Philippe de Caylus was an important French antiquarian, collector, writer and printmaker of the 18th century. A member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture, Caylus produced numerous etchings after earlier and contemporary artists and played an influential role in the study and preservation of European art.

Claude Gillot was a highly significant French painter, draughtsman and designer whose theatrical and satirical compositions helped establish the emerging Rococo style. He was also an important teacher and influence upon Antoine Watteau.

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in good antique condition in line with its considerable age. There is age-related toning, handling and general surface wear to the paper, and the impression has been closely trimmed. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact; we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
0.02cm (0.01")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this 18th Century French Etching to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232425
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Description
Type of artwork: Original Antique Etching / Old Master Print

Surface: Laid paper

Artist and attribution: Anne-Claude-Philippe de Caylus (1692–1765), after Claude Gillot (1673–1722)

Title: Repas Distingué

fig 1. An 18th-century monochrome etching depicting figures seated at a table outdoors during an elegant meal, entitled Repas Distingue.
fig 1. Caylus After Claude Gillot Repas Distingué 18th Century Engraving Original French Etching C.1730

Approximate age of artwork: Early 18th Century, circa 1720–1740

Depiction or Location: French Rococo figural scene depicting an elegant outdoor meal / gathering

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted, as shown

fig 2. An 18th-century monochrome etching depicting figures seated at a table outdoors during an elegant meal, entitled Repas Distingue.
fig 2. Caylus After Claude Gillot Repas Distingué 18th Century Engraving Original French Etching C.1730

Description:

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An original early 18th century French etching by Anne-Claude-Philippe de Caylus (1692–1765) after a composition by Claude Gillot (1673–1722).
Strickland & Russell

Entitled “Repas Distingué”, the scene depicts an elegant outdoor gathering centred around a dining table, surrounded by numerous figures within a wooded landscape.

fig 3. An 18th-century monochrome etching depicting figures seated at a table outdoors during an elegant meal, entitled Repas Distingue.
fig 3. Caylus After Claude Gillot Repas Distingué 18th Century Engraving Original French Etching C.1730

The work is printed on old laid paper, with the engraved title REPAS DISTINGUÉ beneath the image.

The impression is closely trimmed around the plate mark, but retains the complete principal composition and engraved title.

fig 4. An 18th-century monochrome etching depicting figures seated at a table outdoors during an elegant meal, entitled Repas Distingue.
fig 4. Caylus After Claude Gillot Repas Distingué 18th Century Engraving Original French Etching C.1730

Approximate plate dimensions: 21 cm × 18 cm.

Artist biography:

Anne-Claude-Philippe de Caylus was an important French antiquarian, collector, writer and printmaker of the 18th century. A member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture, Caylus produced numerous etchings after earlier and contemporary artists and played an influential role in the study and preservation of European art.

fig 5. An 18th-century monochrome etching depicting figures seated at a table outdoors during an elegant meal, entitled Repas Distingue.
fig 5. Caylus After Claude Gillot Repas Distingué 18th Century Engraving Original French Etching C.1730

Claude Gillot was a highly significant French painter, draughtsman and designer whose theatrical and satirical compositions helped establish the emerging Rococo style. He was also an important teacher and influence upon Antoine Watteau.

fig 6. An 18th-century monochrome etching depicting figures seated at a table outdoors during an elegant meal, entitled Repas Distingue.
fig 6. Caylus After Claude Gillot Repas Distingué 18th Century Engraving Original French Etching C.1730

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in good antique condition in line with its considerable age. There is age-related toning, handling and general surface wear to the paper, and the impression has been closely trimmed. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact; we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
0.02cm (0.01")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this 18th Century French Etching to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232425
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Archive I An 18th-century monochrome etching depicting figures seated at a table outdoors during an elegant meal, entitled Repas Distingue.

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An 18th-century monochrome etching depicting figures seated at a table outdoors during an elegant meal, entitled Repas Distingue.
Caylus after Claude Gillot Repas Distingué 18th Century Engraving Original French Etching c.1730
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Eighteenth-century French etchings often featured narrative genre scenes, theatrical subjects, and elegant social gatherings executed with fine line detail. Artists like Claude Gillot and Antoine Watteau popularised these lighter, thematic works during the early Rococo period.

These prints were produced by applying acid to incise copper plates, which were inked and pressed onto handmade laid rag paper. The resulting impressions feature distinct plate impressions and variations in line density.

Authentic period prints display a physical indentation around the image border known as a plate mark, along with visible chain lines and watermarks when held to light. Hand-drawn typography and minor surface foxing or toning are also consistent indicators of period production.

Monochrome engravings complement modern interiors when framed in clean, acid-free mounts with slim timber or metallic frames. Hanging them in formal symmetrical arrangements or incorporating them into eclectic gallery walls provides architectural interest.

Display works on paper away from direct sunlight using UV-filtering glass to prevent fading and discoloration. Maintain stable atmospheric humidity and ensure all mounting materials are strictly acid-free.
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