Gérard Vidal

French, 1742 - 1801

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Gérard Vidal, Le Triomphe de Minette (Triumph of Minette), 1786, color etching and mezzotint inked à la poupée on laid paper, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2346

Le Triomphe de Minette (Triumph of Minette)

Gérard Vidal · 1786 · color etching and mezzotint inked à la poupée on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2346

The image shows three nude figures interacting with a large bust statue of a bearded figure on a pedestal. Two women are standing, one slightly bent over, reaching upwards, while the other stands next to her. The third figure, seated at the base of the statue, has one knee raised and appears to arrange flowers around the pedestal. All three figures have long, flowing hair. Surrounding them are detailed depictions of trees and dense foliage. The scene is framed with an ornate border on each side.
Gérard Vidal, Les nymphes scrupuleuses, 1784, etching and engraving, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2395

Les nymphes scrupuleuses

Gérard Vidal · 1784 · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2395

The illustration depicts four individuals in a natural setting near a tree swing. Some are seated while one appears to be operating the swing. The individuals have varying hairstyles and are unclothed. Draped fabric is on the ground, with lush foliage in the background.
Gérard Vidal, La balancoire mysterieuse, 1784, etching and engraving, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2394

La balancoire mysterieuse

Gérard Vidal · 1784 · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2394

The image features a woman seated upright, from the waist up. She has a serene expression with prominent eyes and delicate features. Her hair is styled upwards and adorned with a decorative headpiece blending with the curls. She wears a period-style dress with ruffled sleeves and a low neckline. She is surrounded by various fruits on the fabric. In her right hand, she holds a small floral object, possibly a flower. The setting includes an oval frame with floral and foliage motifs, adding an ornate touch. The background within the frame is plain, emphasizing the woman and her surroundings.
Gérard Vidal, Les prunes, etching, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2251

Les prunes

Gérard Vidal · · etching ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2251

The image shows three individuals gathered around a small round table. One man is sitting with his back turned, reading a document or newspaper, while a woman stands beside him, pouring or serving from a teapot. Another woman is seated, engaging with a second woman. The seated woman wears a long dress with delicate ruffles and holds a piece of jewelry, possibly a ring. The man has an 18th-century hairstyle tied with a ribbon. A dog stands near the seated woman. The room is lavishly decorated with ornate wall paneling, a mantelpiece featuring a large clock and decorative items, and a luxurious curtain in the background.
Gérard Vidal, Le dejeuner anglais, aquatint and etching, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2101

Le dejeuner anglais

Gérard Vidal · · aquatint and etching ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2101

The image depicts four individuals in an ornately decorated room. On the left, an adult male figure in 18th-century attire sits on a chair next to a table with hats. In the center, a woman sits wearing a large hat and a voluminous dress, with a child standing in front of her. Another woman stands on the left holding a small drum. The room features a round portrait, a folding screen, and luxurious drapery, with a wooden parquet floor.
Gérard Vidal, La lecon interrompue, aquatint and etching, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2102

La lecon interrompue

Gérard Vidal · · aquatint and etching ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2102

The image shows multiple individuals in a scene. In the foreground, a man and a woman are on a bed. The woman is uncovered, reclining on her back with her arms raised. The man is leaning over her, wearing rich clothing and a headpiece with a plume. Another person with similar attire stands behind them. The background features heavy curtains, a luxurious bed, and ornate furniture.
Gérard Vidal, Le roi d'Ethiopie, etching and engraving, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2439

Le roi d'Ethiopie

Gérard Vidal · · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2439

Two nude figures are depicted reclining on a bed. The person on the left has long, flowing hair while the person on the right has short, curly hair. Both figures have classical facial features. The setting includes rich fabric drapes surrounding the figures, with two small cherubic figures in the upper right corner and a pair of birds below the reclining figures. The scene is framed with ornate border lines.
Gérard Vidal, Venus et Adonis, etching and engraving, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2438

Venus et Adonis

Gérard Vidal · · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2438

The image shows a seated person picking or handling grapes from a basket in front of them. The person is looking over their left shoulder towards the viewer. They have delicate facial features with soft, rounded cheeks and an attentive gaze. The person's hair is styled in an updo with a few curls hanging down. They are wearing a loose-fitting blouse with sleeves gathered at the elbows, typical of an 18th-century style. A pair of scissors is on the table, and a piece of cloth is beneath the basket of grapes. In the background, there is an oval frame adorned with intricate botanical designs, including a garland of flowers and leaves, as well as classical motifs at the bottom of the frame.
Gérard Vidal, Les cerises, etching on laid paper (proof), Widener Collection, 1942.9.2250

Les cerises

Gérard Vidal · · etching on laid paper (proof) ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2250

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Album of Proofs for Book Illustrations by C.P. Marillier

Various Artists, Ph. Criere, Jean Dambrun, Robert Delaunay, Martial Deny, Antoine-Jean Duclos, Emmanuel Jean Nepomucène de Ghendt, Charles-Etienne Gaucher, Louis-Michel Halbou, Francois-Robert Ingouf, Pierre Adrien Le Beau, Charles François Adrien Macret, François Denis Née, Simon Francois Ravenet I, Gérard Vidal, Pierre Duflos, Charles Louis Lingée, Nicolas Ponce · 1771/1779 · 1 vol: ill: 60 etchings after Marillier ·  Accession ID  1976.85.1