Manuel Robbe, AKA: Alphonse Lafitte (1872-1936) was a brilliant printmaker who mastered the aquatint technique. He was born in Paris, shortly after the Franco-Prussian War.

Robbe attended the Academie Julian and the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and was mentored in his etching and aquatint methods by Eugene Delatre. By 1898, he was exhibiting at the Salon of the Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts, having changed his commitment from the Societe des Artistes Francais. Along with Jacques Villon, Robbe was promoted by Edmond Sagot, a Parisian publisher who was one of the most prominent print publishers in Western culture at the turn of the century.

Dimensions:
19.625" x 27.25" x 1.25" (overall, framed)

19" x 11.975 (artwork dimensions)

Rustic European Collection

GRPA 8.16


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Overall condition is very good. Frame has very minor imperfections and matting has some bowing as photographed. Print is in excellent condition.

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Aquatint

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Seascape, Other
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: France

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Overall condition is very good. Frame has very minor imperfections and matting has some bowing as photographed. Print is in excellent condition.