{"product_id":"gravure-ancienne-xixe-jacquemin-et-la-migvarde-scene-rurale-couleur","title":"19th-century antique engraving Jacquemin and La Migvarde rural scene color","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique engraving, titled \"Jacquemin et la Migvarde ? Épisode de voyage\" (Jacquemin and the Migvarde? A Travel Episode), depicts a typical 19th-century rural scene. The work shows a team of oxen pulling a cart under a wooded passage, accompanied by two women in long dresses and a man wearing a hat and holding a staff. The scene takes place in front of a natural cave or tunnel, surrounded by massive trees with gnarled trunks and dense vegetation. The colors are hand-enhanced, giving the image a vibrant and authentic dimension, characteristic of hand-colored antique engravings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is rich in detail: the oxen are covered with a blanket, the cart appears to be loaded with materials, and the characters reflect a rural way of life. At the top of the sheet, the title \"Jacquemin et la Migvarde\" is clearly legible, followed by the mention \"Épisode de voyage\" (A Travel Episode). The signature \"F. Thérond\" appears in the lower left corner, attesting to the author of the drawing. A descriptive text is also visible below the illustration: \"Passage sous bois près de Langoa (Gironde). ? Attelage de bœufs pour le transport du matériau. ? Dessin de Thérond.\" (Wooded passage near Langoa (Gironde). ? Team of oxen for material transport. ? Drawing by Thérond.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraving, printed on fine-grained cream paper, shows a slight patina, typical of authentic pieces from this period. Some signs of age are visible: localized browning, small stains, and slightly dog-eared corners, without affecting the overall legibility. The paper's outline is clean, with irregular edges indicating an old manual cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic style, color treatment, and pastoral subject clearly place this work within the illustrated tradition of the 19th century, likely intended for a publication or a collection of documentary images. The overall effect offers a bucolic atmosphere and a very evocative scene of rural life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscriptions and layout confirm the authenticity and age of the engraving. The slightly yellowed appearance of the paper, as well as the hand-coloring technique, are typical of prints produced before the widespread adoption of industrial chromolithography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Some visible signs of wear: dog-eared corners, small surface stains, and general paper patina, with no major tears or significant loss on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessional Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping, careful packaging, and tracked delivery guaranteed. Professional seller specializing in antique prints and objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique engraving, 19th century print, rural scene, vintage art, color illustration, Jacquemin et la Migvarde, F. Thérond, ox team, wall decoration, retro decor, old print, antique engraving, decorative engraving\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54490320437575,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_cde2ea8c-546d-4d61-a844-91ecf75cfeef.jpg?v=1785646018","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/gravure-ancienne-xixe-jacquemin-et-la-migvarde-scene-rurale-couleur","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}