MANUFACTURE Jules DESFOSSÉ 1855 Mythological frieze: Neptune and the nymphs Original life-size gouache model. Two elements of the same frieze in purplish-pink cameo in high relief, each of which can be understood in isolation. They are marked ABC and DEF at the bottom. Neptune: 64x203cm Les Nymphes: 64x163. Condition: good, despite wear, rubbing and minor accidents. A fragment of this frieze, depicting the nymphs, printed in grisaille, very damaged. Approx. 68x100cm. Bibliography: Exhibition catalog, Thomas Couture, Souper à la maison d'or, Jules Desfossé, Bénédicte Ottinger and Véronique de La Hougue, Senlis, Musée de l'Hôtel de Vermandois, 1998-1999.