| Method | Stipple |
| Artist | J.P. Simon after John Francis Rigaud |
| Published | Pub. Septr. 29, 1799, J. & J. Boydell, No. 90, Cheapside, And at the |
| Dimensions | Image 538 x 410 mm, Plate 590 x 445 mm, Sheet 630 x478 mm |
| Notes |
A seated woman as Minerva, in glory, with boy at her feet holding an open book, surrounded by a globe with dove, owl, a lamb sitting on a book with seals at right and a cockerel. Inn the upper part, putto with mirror at left, and two others holding up an ouroboros at right. From a series of four moral allegories, depicting Wisdom, Happiness, Providence and Innocence. John Francis Rigaud (1742 - 1810) was a painter and draughtsman born Turin. He studied in Rome, Parma and Bologna where elected member of the Academy in 1766. In 1772 moved via Paris to London, where he remained. Rigaud became a member of the Royal Academy in 1784. (British Museum). Peter Simon (; c.1764 - 1813) also known as Jean Pierre Simon was a British stipple engraver. He was born in London and was a pupil of Picot and teacher of Jean Godefroy. Simon moved to Paris in 1802 and lived there until his death in 1813. Condition: Overall time toning, some silverfish damage in margins and inscription space, crease lower left. Repaired damage in two areas in the sky. |
| Framing | mounted |
| Price | £180.00 |
| Stock ID | 39426 |