"Illustration Nouvelle 4e. Annee 1872" by Ferdinand Roybet, Fr., (1840-1920) Drypoint on thin buff laid simili

on thin buff laid simili japan

12-5/8 x 20

7-15/16 x 9-13/16

The inclusion of the tiny fish in the dew drops is wonderful

was rendered in at least two different prints by the artist

"Illustration Nouvelle 4e. Annee 1872" by Ferdinand Roybet, Fr., (1840-1920) Drypoint on thin buff laid similiEtching, 1872, Ed. unknown, 9 5 16 x 6 3 16, title page, on cream laid paper watermarked ED & Cie. A seasoned portrait and genre painter and etcher, Roybet's "potent" image, aside from the obvious sexual symbolism, is an interesting combination of motifs. We see of course the male figure with phallic cannon at his side, and mallet in his hand forging the protective armour for a strong France which lays at his feet . The little owl is often a symbol of