Jean Mondon

French, active 1736/45

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The image depicts a large decorative scroll with floral designs, a hanging game animal, kitchen items like a cabbage, an artichoke, and a cooking pot. The color palette is monochromatic, featuring shades of brown and cream. The scroll is positioned to the right, framing the collection of objects, while a vase or urn is on the left side with a small figure in the background. The objects are arranged in a still life composition.
Antoine Aveline, l'Officieux Valet, 1736, etching with engraving on laid paper, Katharine Shepard Fund, 2009.21.7

l'Officieux Valet

Antoine Aveline · 1736 · etching with engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.21.7

The image shows an interior scene with two people seated close to each other. The person on the left is an older man wearing a coat with cuffs and a cravat. The person on the right is a woman in a gown with elaborate patterns. They are positioned intimately, with the man's arm around the woman's shoulder, engaged in conversation. The setting includes an ornate piece of furniture with a bouquet of flowers, a draped curtain, and a table with various objects, such as a mirror, a vessel, and books. The background features a wall with intricate designs.
Antoine Aveline, l'Heureux Moment, 1736, etching with engraving on laid paper, Katharine Shepard Fund, 2009.21.4

l'Heureux Moment

Antoine Aveline · 1736 · etching with engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.21.4

This is a black and white drawing depicting a domestic scene against a rustic backdrop. Various architectural elements like columns and drapes are in the foreground. A couple is seated in the center, surrounded by detailed foliage and an intricate sky in the background. The drawing shows attention to detail and deliberate composition.
Antoine Aveline, l'Amoureux Guerrier, 1736, etching with engraving on laid paper, Katharine Shepard Fund, 2009.21.6

l'Amoureux Guerrier

Antoine Aveline · 1736 · etching with engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.21.6

The image shows swirling lines and curves forming an abstract composition resembling elaborate details found in Baroque architecture. The design features intricate foliage and waves, some curling inwards like scrolls. Fluffy cloud-like clusters are present, with two cherubic figures visible within. The artwork evokes a decorative piece inspired by natural forms and celestial imagery.
Antoine Aveline, L'Amour Couronnée, 1736, etching with engraving on laid paper, Katharine Shepard Fund, 2009.21.2

L'Amour Couronnée

Antoine Aveline · 1736 · etching with engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.21.2

This is a drawing of an ornate architectural structure with spiral stairs and decorative elements surrounded by foliage. The drawing features a decorative archway with Baroque elements, including relief sculptures and scrollwork. Atop the archway is a seated statue figure with trees in the background. The text on the archway features a baroque typography. Beneath the archway, a set of spiral stairs lead up to the structure. On the right side, a large ornamental vase holds an array of florals. Overall, the drawing is richly detailed, with complex textural effects and fine lines.
Antoine Aveline, Troisieme livre de formes Cartels et Rocailles (Title Page), 1736, etching with engraving on laid paper, Katharine Shepard Fund, 2009.21.1

Troisieme livre de formes Cartels et Rocailles (Title Page)

Antoine Aveline · 1736 · etching with engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.21.1

The image depicts two individuals, a man and a woman. The man is kneeling on one knee in a posture suggestive of presenting something to the woman, who is standing and extending her hands as if to receive his offering. The man has medium-length curly hair and is dressed in 18th-century attire, while the woman wears a dress with ruffles. Both figures have classical facial features. The background features an ornate fountain with cascading water and lush foliage, typical of prints from the romantic or rococo era.
Antoine Aveline, Le Galand Chasseur, 1736, etching with engraving on laid paper, Katharine Shepard Fund, 2009.21.3

Le Galand Chasseur

Antoine Aveline · 1736 · etching with engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.21.3

The drawing shows an elaborate fountain setup. The focal point is a large, stylized fountain with flowing water cascading into a pool. Surrounding the fountain are intricate Rococo-style design elements like swirling lines, floral motifs, and a decorative urn with flowers at the top center. In the background, there are detailed foliage suggesting a garden setting. The artwork emphasizes the opulence of the Rococo period with rich decorative detail.
Antoine Aveline, Le Rendez-vous, 1736, etching with engraving on laid paper, Katharine Shepard Fund, 2009.21.5

Le Rendez-vous

Antoine Aveline · 1736 · etching with engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.21.5

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Troisieme livre de formes Cartels et Rocailles

Antoine Aveline · 1736 · set of seven etchings with engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.21.1-7