A set of four hand-coloured engravings from Baron von Eisenberg's work: 'L'Art de monter a Cheval'
From Canford & Co Frames Ltd
A set of four hand-coloured engravings from Baron von Eisenberg's work: 'L'Art de monter a Cheval', first published in 1727. They are presented in mounts and hand-decorated painted frames with non-reflective glass.
Le Grand, Le Charme, Aimable and Le Gentil are from a series of dressage illustrations produced by Bernard Picart after Eisenbergs original drawings which were originally part of an illustrated book Baron d'Eisenberg (c 1700-1770) describing the art of the cavaliers and depicting the different breeds of horses-L'art de monter a cheval: ou Description du manége moderne, dans sa perfection.
The author, a German horseman and artist, spent some of his youth at the manège of Saxe-Weimar before entering into the service of the Emperor. He then spent six years in Naples as the Master of Horse of the Viceroy before returning to Vienna where he studied under M. de Regenthal, the Imperial Master of Horse at the Vienna Riding School.
The engraver was Bernard Picart (1673-1733) who graduated from the Academy of Paris at the age of sixteen and worked in Paris and Amsterdam.
The price is for the set, but they are available as a pair for £800.
Framed: 39.5 x 47.5 cm
Contact Dealer
Share
