Justus Friedrich Wilhelm Zacharie - Les Quatre parties du jour‎. Gravures de Charles Eisen - 1769

Original edition of the French translation and first print run of Eisen's delicate figures, engraved by Baquoy: 5 hors texte and 4 charming figurative banners.

Opens with the explanation of the figures and the translator's preface. Eisen's illustration is particularly successful.

Copy bound in a lovely 19th-century full red morocco binding, with covers featuring the design of 18th-century Duseuil bindings. The spine with raised bands decorated with a rich gold and compartmentalized design. The three edges gilded.

Lyrical poetry about the four parts of the day—morning, noon, evening, and night—in prose by Justus Friedrich Wilhelm Zachariae (1726-1777), a German writer and composer.

Son of François Eisen, Charles had no master other than his father. He gained the favor of Madame de Pompadour, for whom he was a drawing teacher. Thus, he became the king's painter and draftsman. Best known for his drawings illustrating literary works, these are always excellent in their grace and variety. (in Bénézit IV, p. 132).

Zacharie (Justus Friedrich Wilhelm) - Iron (Charles, engravings by).
The Four Parts of the Day
In Paris, at J. B. G. Musier, 1769.
One volume, octavo (21.5 x 14 cm), by xxxii - 163 pages and 1 blank leaf. 'Page numbering jumps from 144 to 149, with no gap.' (in Cohen).

Condition: Scuffs on the headbands and the folds. Slightly cracked hinges (solid flat). Three corners slightly pierced. Interior very fresh, nice impression on well-cleaned laid paper (without foxing). A fine copy.

Beautiful provenance: from the library of American philanthropist and art collector Jayne Wrightsman (1919-2019) with her bookplate.

Subject: First Print of 5 Figures Eisen EO Poesie Zacharie Four Parts of the Day 1769.