WATTEAU Antoine (after) (1684-1721) - "The Embarkation for Cytherea". 1733. Large etching and burin by Nicolas TARDIEU (1674-1749). Reference: Dacier et Vuaflart, n°110. 4th state proof with the letter, on laid paper. Small margins of the copper. Masterpiece of Tardieu's work but also one of the most important of Watteau's work. 53 x 72,5 cm. Condition C (cut inside the copperplate mark and one line of text missing in the tablet, a few consolidated tears on the reverse, folds and epidermal paper on the edges).