Engraving, vintage reproduction of the Royal Masked Ball, Versailles 1745 after Cochin, 100 x 65 cm

This print, a vintage reproduction, celebrates the opulent masked ball (known as the ifs ball) held at the hall of mirrors in versailles, on the occasion of the marriage of the dauphin louis to marie thérèse, the infanta of spain. Measuring 100 cm by 65 cm, printed on quality art paper by van gelder zonen, the image presents a vivid reproduction of the festival with a crowd in period costumes, rendered with great detail. Published by the cercle du bibliophe in paris, this piece captures a historical moment of french royalty with great narrative intensity and a colorful palette. This reproduction is inspired by the original work of charles nicolas cochin, dating from 1745 and kept in the department of graphic arts of the louvre museum under inventory number inv 25253, recto. The engraving of cochin, a master of the french school, is recognized for its detailed and lively depiction of the worldly event of the 18th century, reflecting the taste and customs of the time of louis XV.

Ref. : 9WFUWKY2