Gaston Rodriquez and Jean Francois Millet

Scene at the Back Door

Gaston Rodriquez's original etching, "Scene at the Back Door" is based upon a design created by the French artist, Jean Francois Millet. This original impression is an 'artist's proof before letters' printed upon fine vellum and with full margins as published by Frederick Koppel and Company in 1888. It bears the publisher's address and date in the upper margin and is also signed in pencil by Gaston Rodriguez in the lower right corner. The scene depicts three small children sitting at the back doorway of a rustic cottage with their mother sitting on a stool before them. "Scene at the Back Door" is a valuable example of the large Victorian era engraving.

Original Etching by the French artist, Gaston Rodriquez after a design by Jean Francois Millet.

Scene at the Back Door

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#	Image	Title & Artist	Medium	Date	Notes	-
01-		Scene at the Back Door by Gaston Rodriquez based upon a design by Jean Francois Millet	Original Etching	1888	Signed in pencil by Gaston Rodriguez in the lower right corner, Signed, Remarque Proof impression on Vellum.
02.-		Un Collectionneur (A Collector) by Alfred Boilot designed by Jose Jimenes Aranda	Original Engraving	1888	Signed in pencil by both Jimenes Aranda and Alfred Boilot along the lower margin, Remarque Proof impression on Vellum..	Sold

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Title:	Scene at the Back Door
Engraver:	Rodriguez, Gaston (Paris, active, 1880 - 1910)
Designer:	Millet, Jean Francois (Gruchy, 1814 - Barbizon, 1875)
Date:	1888
Medium:	Original Etching
Publisher:	Frederick Koppel and Company, New York and London
Note:	Gaston Rodriguez: A French etcher and wood engraver, Gaston Rodriguez was born in Paris and studied printmaking techniques there under Courtry. During the 1880's and 1890's he was a frequent exhibitor at the Salon des Artistes Francais. Gaston Rodriguez's art received an honorable mention from that institution in 1889 and a medal in 1890.
	Jean Francois Millet: During the late nineteenth century no single artist's influence was as far reaching as that of Jean Francois Millet (1814-1875). His art was a primary influence upon such artists as Camille Pissarro, Georges Seurat and Vincent van Gogh. In these years publisher's frequently commissioned artists to create etchings and lithographs based upon the paintings and drawings of Millet. Gaston Rodriguez etched several large plates based upon Jean Francois Millet's designs.
	The Large Victorian Era Etching and Engraving: Perhaps the most technically demanding form of original printmaking, the Victorian era engraving reached its summit during the late nineteenth century. Highly skilled engravers would often devote more than a full year's work to one large engraving, using such complex methods as etching, engraving, stippling, aquatinting and mezzotinting to produce remarkable tones and hues. During this time these large engravings became the driving force of the Victorian art world.
	Unfortunately, surviving examples of this unique art form are now very scarce. Because of their large size most of these engravings were framed and nineteenth century framers knew next to nothing about archival conservation. Thus the majority of these engravings have been unalterably ruined. Thankfully, this important example is in near excellent condition.
	It should also be noted that this particular impression of Scene At the Back Door is an artist's proof before letters. During the Victorian era only the first nine or ten impressions would be printed before the title letters were added to the bottom margin. A separate miniature etching called a remarque (in this case a representation of Millet's famous self-portrait) would be created by the artist for these initial proof impressions. Often these valuable, early impressions would be printed on either India paper or upon expensive vellum. Vellum creates a warmth and luminosity that paper cannot match. It is also exceptionally durable and this explains why this important proof etching has survived in such fine condition. As well, this particular impression is hand signed by Gaston Rodriguez.
Edition:	Signed, Remarque Proof on Vellum
Size:	23 X 18 1/2 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
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Condition:	Printed upon fine vellum and with full margins as published in 1888. Bearing the publisher's address and date in the upper margin and pencil signed by Gaston Rodriguez in the lower right corner. Containing two diagonal printing creases in the upper corners else a beautifully printed, deep impression and in good condition throughout. Scene at the Back Door is a most valuable, original example of the art the large Victorian era engraving.
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