HENRI IV - MENJAUD Alexandre (Paris 1773-id. 1832) - "Henri IV chez le meunier Michaud". 1822. Rare burin engraved by Edme Jean RUHIERRE (Paris 1789-1849). Proof with artists' names and dates only, on laid paper. Copper margins. "Alexandre Menjaud and the engraver Edme Jean Ruhierre joined forces for the engraving and publication of a painting by Menjaud from 1806 depicting "Henri IV chez le meunier Michaud", presented at the Salon in 1808 (and again in 1814). The theme of the painting, very popular in the second half of the 18th century, had its origins in lyrical theater. Menjaud revives the intimate communion between the hero, the king who posed as a simple officer, and his faithful people, in this case the miller and his family" (Lugt). 47.5 x 58 cm. Condition B/C (cut inside the copper mark, a few tears in the margins of the copper sometimes reaching the subject and consolidated on the reverse).