Vintage hand colored prints Les Douze Mois Grotesques Claude Audran figural two

Two gorgeous vintage hand colored prints after 18th century etchings by French artist Claude Audran. Per research, these two prints are a part of a twelve piece series of Les Douze Mois Grotesques (The Twelve Months Grosteques). Per definition, in art grotesques are detailed compositions of human and/or animal figures, symmetrically arranged within architectural/scroll framework. These particular prints were from a series depicting Roman(?) mythological characters and animals associated with each of the twelve months of the year. While prints likely originated in Europe, framing was done in the US at a later date. Both, the prints and frames are in good, but not perfect condition. The prints themselves have yellowing, the frames have slight wear and there is some discoloration/damage to the backing. The measurements (frames included, but not the decorative hanging mechanism) are 16 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 3/4".