Antique Engraving of Marivaux – 1815 Portrait of French Playwright by C. Jones

A beautifully hand-colored stipple engraving of Pierre de Marivaux (1688–1763), one of the most celebrated playwrights of 18th-century France. Marivaux is remembered for his witty comedies, such as Le Jeu de l’amour et du hasard and Les Fausses Confidences, which earned him a lasting place in the French literary canon.
The engraving features a bust-length portrait within an oval cartouche, with a theatrical vignette below displaying classic comedy/tragedy masks and crossed batons—symbolizing his contribution to theatre.
Size 11.5x16.5 cm