Portraits of Théodore Géricault by Francisque Noël (lithograph) & Georges Gorvel (engraving) after Horace Vernet

A pair of portraits (viz. a lithograph and an engraving) of Théodore Géricault (aka Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault) (1791–1824)

Francisque Noël (fl.c.1824–1825)

“Portrait of Géricault”, 1923, a rare proof-state lithograph before lettering for publication (see a lettered state impression held by the Art Gallery of NSW, Australia: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/collection/works/9.2009/) after a drawing by Vionet (possibly F Vionet [fl. early 1900s]; see Germain Bazin 1987, “Théodore Géricault, étude critique, documents et catalogue raisonné”, vol. 1, pp. 219–21), after the portrait of  Théodore Géricault (possibly executed in 1822 or 1823 [MET]) painted by Géricault’s friend and sometimes rival, Horace Vernet (aka Émile Jean-Horace Vernet) (1789–1863) (see https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/438033).

Lithograph on fine washi paper (possibly chine collé that has become separated from its original backing), proof-state impression before lettering with publication details), backed with a support sheet.

Size: (sheet) 21.1 x 15.3cm

Condition: an excellent and strong impression with a restored abrasion (almost invisible) in the background at right, laid onto a sheet of archival (millennium quality) washi paper providing wide margins.

Georges Gorvel (aka Georges Emile Louis Eugene Gorvel) (1866–1938)

“Portrait of Géricault” early 1900s (1923–1938), engraving after the lithograph by Francisque Noël (shown in this listing), after the drawing/intermediary design by Vionet, after  the portrait of Géricault by Horace Vernet.

Engraving on heavy buff coloured wove paper.

Size: (sheet) 25.7 x 20.5cm; (plate) 17.8 x 13.1cm; (image borderline) 15.9 x 12.4cm.

Inscribed in plate: (lower right) “G. Gorvel sc”.

Condition: a faultless impression in pristine condition.

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I am selling this pair of prints (lithograph and engraving) of Théodore Géricault for AU$350 in total for the pair (currently US$226.25/ EUR214.60/ GBP178.49 at the time of posting this listing) including Express Mail (EMS) postage and handling to anywhere in the world, but not (of course) any import duties/taxes imposed by some countries. Note that payment is in Australian dollars (AU$350) as this is my currency.

If you are interested in acquiring this superb pair of portraits of the great Romantic painter who executed “The Raft of the Medusa”—a painting that can never be erased from memory once it has been seen (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Raft_of_the_Medusa), please contact me (oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com) and I will send you a PayPal invoice to make the payment easy.