Tissot medallions engraved by Crepy c1755 Plate 5

$80.00

Rare 18thC antique print. Medallions on hand-laid paper.

Original copperplate engraving by Étienne Louis Crepy (c.1700-1759) of beautiful historic medallions with head and obverse illustrated. Published in Paris by Tissot circa 1775.

Striking black gouache background with fine hand-colouring to the coins certainly adds to their appeal.

Size to intaglio impression is 195 x 160mm (7.75 x 6.25 inches). Page size is 305 x 210mm (12 x 8.25 inches).