• This is the Antique Goupil Photogravure “Premier Chapitre” after François-Edmond Outin, published in Paris in 1897 and offered by Pearl City Antiques. The framed artwork depicts two women and three men in period dress conversing outdoors near stone columns, accompanied by a dog and horses, with text below reading “PREMIER CHAPITRE.”.
  • An Antique Goupil photogravure titled “Premier Chapitre” after François-Edmond Outin, Paris, 1897, from Pearl City Antiques depicts a romantic outdoor scene with people in 18th-century attire: a couple embracing beside stone ruins, groups in conversation, an individual seated on a donkey, and two men observing from afar.
  • A close-up of the Antique Goupil Photogravure “Premier Chapitre” after François-Edmond Outin, Paris, 1897, offered by Pearl City Antiques, featuring the bold heading PREMIER CHAPITRE in large letters amid delicate French text. At the top of the page, a portion of an intricately rendered scene exemplifies the fine craftsmanship characteristic of Goupil & Cie and artists like Outin.
  • A close-up of printed text on aged paper reads “Printed in Paris – Copyright 1897 by Jean Boussod, Manzi, Joyant & Cie,” alongside part of the larger title “Premier Chapitre.” This piece is the Antique Goupil Photogravure “Premier Chapitre” after François-Edmond Outin (Paris, 1897), represented by Pearl City Antiques and associated with the renowned photogravure technique popularized by Goupil & Cie.
  • A close-up of textured stone with faint greenery, featuring the name François-Edmond Outin inscribed on its surface. Below, “Photogravure GOUPIL & Cie” is printed in light gray on the paper. The work is titled Antique Goupil Photogravure “Premier Chapitre” after François-Edmond Outin, Paris, 1897, offered by Pearl City Antiques.
  • A close-up of the lower edge of the Antique Goupil photogravure “Premier Chapitre” after François-Edmond Outin, offered by Pearl City Antiques and published in Paris in 1897, reveals text reading “PEINT PAR OUTIN” beneath a painted section of grass and flowers, identifying the work of François-Edmond Outin.
  • The image displays the back of an Antique Goupil Photogravure titled “Premier Chapitre” after François-Edmond Outin, Paris, 1897, offered by Pearl City Antiques. The large, old rectangular frame features peeling backing paper and a hanging wire, resting on a wooden floor. Shelves with ornate items appear in the background, evoking the distinguished craftsmanship of Goupil & Cie from the era of Outin.
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Antique Goupil Photogravure “Premier Chapitre” after François-Edmond Outin, Paris, 1897

Antique Goupil Photogravure “Premier Chapitre” after François-Edmond Outin, Paris, 1897

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Date
1897 (publication)
Origin
Paris, France (publication)
Material
Photogravure; carved wood frame
Dimensions
22h x 26w x 2d inches
Condition
This print is in nice antique condition, consistent with age and normal use. The image presents beautifully with pleasing color and detail, while the frame displays expected light wear that complements its antique character.
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Published in Paris in 1897 by the renowned Goupil & Cie, this elegant photogravure reproduces Premier Chapitre (“First Chapter”), an original painting by French artist François-Edmond Outin (1820–1902). Goupil was one of the foremost fine art publishers of the 19th century, celebrated for producing exceptionally high-quality engravings and photogravures after the works of Europe’s leading academic painters. This charming scene depicts a fashionable young couple beneath the ruins of an old cloister while a lively gathering of figures looks on, capturing the romance and storytelling that made Outin’s work so admired.

The richly detailed photogravure exhibits remarkable tonal depth and delicate coloration, faithfully conveying the atmosphere of the original painting. Presented in an attractive carved wood frame with a wide mat, the composition has a refined, gallery-quality presentation. The combination of architectural ruins, finely dressed figures, and picturesque landscape reflects the 18th-century romantic themes that were especially popular with collectors during the late Victorian era.

This print is in nice antique condition, consistent with age and normal use. The image presents beautifully with pleasing color and detail, while the frame displays expected light wear that complements its antique character. It remains an elegant decorative artwork, equally suited for a traditional home, library, or fine art collection. 22h x 26w x 2d

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