• Antique Goupil photogravure "Premier Chapitre" after François-Edmond Outin, Paris, 1897. Features two women and several men in 18th-century attire gathering outdoors beside stone columns with trees and a horse in the background.
  • The Antique Goupil Photogravure “Premier Chapitre” after François-Edmond Outin, Paris, 1897, depicts 18th-century couples near ancient ruins—two couples interact as others, including one on horseback, observe the elegant scene.
  • A close-up of an Antique Goupil Photogravure, “Premier Chapitre” after François-Edmond Outin, Paris, 1897, showing large outlined French text, faint publication details below, and part of an illustrated scene above.
  • Close-up of an Antique Goupil Photogravure, “Premier Chapitre” after François-Edmond Outin, Paris 1897—partial text visible with note: Printed in Paris – Copyright 1897 by Goupil & Cie.
  • A close-up of the 1897 antique Goupil photogravure “Premier Chapitre” after François-Edmond Outin shows its textured, off-white background with “Goupil & Cie” and “OUTIN” visible, plus part of a painted stone surface above.
  • A close-up of grass and flowers at a painting’s corner, with “PEINT PAR OUTIN” below the image on a white border; likely an 1897 Goupil photogravure titled “Premier Chapitre” after François-Edmond Outin, Paris.
  • The image shows the back of an Antique Goupil Photogravure “Premier Chapitre” after François-Edmond Outin, Paris, 1897, with worn brown backing, peeling edges, hanging wire, and resting on a wooden floor near ornate furniture.
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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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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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