L'homme bienfaisant, Medium: cotton Technique: printed by engraved copper plate on plain weave, Series of scenes illustrating the story of the 1780 opera, 'Seigneur bienfaisant' by Floquet (1748-1785) after a book by Rochon de Chabannes (1730-1800). The principal scenes include; a man rushing to rescue a child from a burning house, an enormous wine press and a feast with a decorated raised dias. In red on white., Nantes, France, ca. 1785, printed, dyed & painted textiles, Textile, Textile