Arabesque paper with Priestess of Venus pouring libations,…

French Jean-baptiste Réveillon • 1789

Arabesque paper with Priestess of Venus pouring libations, under bower, 1789

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Arabesque paper with Priestess of Venus pouring libations, under bower supported by doves and suspended crossed arrows. The figure stands on a lambrequin, with floral scrolls, floral swags and bead swags, and floral bouquets. Printed in twelve colors on green ground. Block printed on handmade paper