Important frieze on the theme of the hunt and gastronomy*.
Putti, animals, fruit, vegetables, and grapes unroll and interact in a dynamic and whimsical procession.
This frieze was presented at the Exposition Universelle de Paris of 1855 on the stand of Desfossé above one of his three important panels, L’Automne by A. Clesinger (upper right-hand).
Very finely wood-block printed in sepia tones by Jules Desfossé, 1855.
Frieze divided into two panels.
In perfect condition, never hung. Mounted on canvas and stretchers**.
*Lucius Licinius Lucullus (115 B.C. – 57 B.C.) was a Roman statesman and general, a man of great fortune. He became famous for his grand sense of reception and gastronomy. Legend says that one day, while alone at the table, he was served a modest meal. He summoned and questioned his chef for such a treatment who responded by saying that he did so because there were no guests. Lucullus responded by stating : ‘This evening, Lucullus dines with Lucullus’
** These two friezes were featured in the exhibition: La Table un Art Français, du XVII siècle à nos jours, Hôtel Départemental des Expositions du Var, Draguignan, December 2021-March 2022.
Frieze divided into two panels:
H. 17 ¾’’ x L. 5’ each (H. 45 cm x L. 1,57m).
