"Illustration Nouvelle 4e. Annee 1872" by Ferdinand Roybet, Fr., (1840-1920) Drypoint 7-15/16 x 9-13/16

7-15/16 x 9-13/16

with a grand sweeping gesture

was rendered in at least two different prints by the artist

on stiff warm white wove paper

Alden Weir by the artist in pencil

"Illustration Nouvelle 4e. Annee 1872" by Ferdinand Roybet, Fr., (1840-1920) Drypoint 7-15/16 x 9-13/16Etching, 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