For the first time since 1878
« It is possible to practice academic drawing
with plates by Charles Bargue, lithographed
on a 19th century press, with paper having the original tonal-value
and the format recommended by the
Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris »
« For anyone interested in traditional art instruction, 19th-century culture, or even just superb printmaking, 2021 is now a year of historical and educational significance. The Bargue Encore project has launched with the publication of ten exquisite lithographs that replicate ten of the plates in Charles Bargue’s legendary Drawing Course. »
« The lithographed Bargue Encore plates are incomparable to any other enlarged reproduction from a book or digital image »
When enlarging a reproduction to its original size most subtleties are lost.
Not so on the « Bargue Encore » lithographed plates !
Therefore, the student comes to understand more clearly the values, subtleties and quality of line.
All plates are printed on a paper of the same value as the original plates, providing a perfect teaching and learning opportunity.
Meet the people who made these prints
and get yours!
Piet Herzeel
“The most demanding academies and ateliers are already offering their students these incredible lithographs”
And now you?
Genta Plasari
“Each plate is the exact size of Bargue’s original drawing, which we measured on the originals. Most of the time instructors are surprized by the real size»
Genta Plasari
“Each plate is the exact size of Bargue’s original drawings. We precisely measured the originals. After working from small reproductions, instructors are amazed by the quality of the original sized plates.”
Stunning details!
Paper plays an important role
An authentic printing technique
Nothing was left to chance.
Useful supplements to make the most of it
For those just discovering our plates, or who have never taught with them, with each purchase we have added helpful advice for their use.
Warning Again:
If you are NOT an Academy, not a private Atelier,
not a teacher, nor a passionate student
but want to get your hands on a Bargue plate,
contact us, we have options for you !