DAVID, John (1743-1790). Painting. Allegory of Painting. [ca. 1775]. Rare allegorical engraving imprinted on exceptionally marginal sheet, which depicts the personification of the Painting according to the classical iconography one of the most significant of David's engraver production, in which the graphic research is combined with a remarkable inventive quality. Etching (301 × 226 mm, sheet 530 x 785mm) Excellent impression on whole sheet not edged with filigree "imperial" with three half moons and coat of arms with hand branding sword, excellent specimen. (1)