{"product_id":"19th-c-engraving-of-marquis-de-lafayette","title":"19th c. Engraving of Marquis de Lafayette","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"303\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA finely engraved \u003cstrong\u003e19th-century\u003c\/strong\u003e portrait depicting the \u003cstrong\u003eMarquis de Lafayette\u003c\/strong\u003e, the influential French military officer and statesman whose legacy spans both the American and French Revolutions. Rendered with crisp linework and subtle tonal shading, the engraving reflects the refined production quality typical of European historical publications of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1435\" data-start=\"1043\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis piece has been custom framed and elevated with \u003cstrong data-end=\"690\" data-start=\"660\"\u003ehand-marbled paper matting\u003c\/strong\u003e, individually painted to echo traditional marbled bookbinding papers of the 18th and 19th centuries. The warm palette and organic movement of the marbling complement the engraving beautifully, creating a layered, collected presentation that feels scholarly and timeless rather than decorative. Finished in a classic, contemporary wooden frame that complements the age and character of the print without overpowering it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1604\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA striking work on paper well suited for libraries, studies, or gallery walls styled with antique books, portraits, and objects of historical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1994\" data-start=\"1606\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1617\" data-start=\"1606\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe, 19th century.\u003cbr data-end=\"1714\" data-start=\"1711\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1725\" data-start=\"1714\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engraving on paper.\u003cbr data-end=\"1747\" data-start=\"1744\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1759\" data-start=\"1747\"\u003eFraming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom framed with hand-marbled, hand-painted paper matting; wooden, contemporary frame.\u003cbr data-end=\"1822\" data-start=\"1819\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1837\" data-start=\"1822\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\" x 10\".\u003cbr data-end=\"1846\" data-start=\"1843\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"1860\" data-start=\"1846\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique condition with age-related toning, light spotting, and minor surface wear consistent with age; framing in excellent condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gladys Avenue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42512802709591,"sku":null,"price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/10_dab58a80-045c-49c4-a488-c16feaed55ca.jpg?v=1770324150","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/19th-c-engraving-of-marquis-de-lafayette","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}