Robert Delaunay

Delaunay le jeune
Launay, Robert de

French, 1749 - 1814

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The image shows two central figures surrounded by multiple individuals. The figure on the left is in an assertive stance, wearing a helmet, classical armor, and a draped garment. The figure on the right has shoulder-length hair and is dressed in a tunic with a decorative border and a cloak, raising one hand. They both hold shields, one of which is prominently decorated. Soldiers stand around them, some holding spears and helmets. Banners and standards are visible in the background, with a cloudy sky overhead.
Robert Delaunay, Iphis, 1779, etching and engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1949.5.505

Iphis

Robert Delaunay · 1779 · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1949.5.505

This is a drawing of a Roman military gathering. The scene showcases a group of Roman soldiers in a setting that suggests a meeting or discussion. The soldiers are depicted wearing classical Roman garb, including helmets, shields, and armored clothing. They are standing on a paved area, potentially a courtyard. In the background, there are more soldiers, some holding spears or standards. The sky is sketched in a way that suggests it is overcast or partially cloudy.
Robert Delaunay, Iphis, 1779, etching and engraving, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2511

Iphis

Robert Delaunay · 1779 · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2511

This is a drawing of a group picnic scene under lush trees. The drawing depicts a group enjoying a picnic on the grass, surrounded by towering trees with abundant foliage. The central focus is on a laid-out blanket with various picnic items. Bottles and a basket add to the communal atmosphere. Two figures in period costumes appear to be pouring drinks and engaging in interactions. The detailed etching style enhances the textures of the fabric, trees, and landscape, providing a glimpse into the pastime being enjoyed.
Robert Delaunay, Les folâtres jeux sont les premiers cuisiniers du monde, 1778, etching and engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1949.5.498

Les folâtres jeux sont les premiers cuisiniers du monde

Robert Delaunay · 1778 · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1949.5.498

This image features a scene observed from a slightly high angle. There is no visible horizon within the frame, as the focal point is on the group of people. The illustration style uses fine, detailed linework typical of an engraving. Close to us, a group of individuals are gathered in a picnic setting, surrounded by lush grass, with items such as a basket and bottles scattered around them. In the distance, additional figures are partially obscured by the large trees. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray to create contrast and depth.
Robert Delaunay, Les folâtres jeux sont les premiers cuisiniers du monde, 1778, etching and engraving, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2503

Les folâtres jeux sont les premiers cuisiniers du monde

Robert Delaunay · 1778 · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2503

This is rectangular object that is predominantly brown, with some areas of slightly darker brown and mottled textures. There are thin, slightly recessed golden lines bordering the corners and edges of the rectangle.
Various Artists, Augustin de Saint-Aubin, Noël Le Mire, Nicolas Delaunay, Antoine-Jean Duclos, Jean-Baptiste Blaise Simonet, Pierre-Philippe Choffard, Robert Delaunay, Pietro Antonio Martini, Claude-Augustin Duflos, Jean Jacques Le Veau, Prints for "Collection complete des oeuvres de J.J. Rousseau", 1774/1783, bound volume with engravings on laid paper, Widener Collection, 1942.9.1824

Prints for "Collection complete des oeuvres de J.J. Rousseau"

Various Artists, Augustin de Saint-Aubin, Noël Le Mire, Nicolas Delaunay, Antoine-Jean Duclos, Jean-Baptiste Blaise Simonet, Pierre-Philippe Choffard, Robert Delaunay, Pietro Antonio Martini, Claude-Augustin Duflos, Jean Jacques Le Veau · 1774/1783 · bound volume with engravings on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1942.9.1824

Three women are shown in a bedroom. One woman is standing, pulling aside a curtain, another woman stands behind her, extending her hand towards the third woman who is sitting up in bed. The women are dressed in long gowns with one wearing a shawl on her head. The woman in bed has her hair covered and is wrapped in blankets. The room is ornately decorated with curtains, a chair, and a table. An artwork hangs on the wall in the background.
Robert Delaunay, Mort de Julie, etching and engraving, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2496

Mort de Julie

Robert Delaunay · · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2496

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Lettres d'une Peruvienne (volume I)

Various Artists, dame de Francoise d'Issembourg d'Happoncourt Graffigny, Jacques-Joseph Coiny, Robert Delaunay · published 1797 · 1 vol: ill: etchings and engravings (includes trial proofs) by Coiny and de Launay after Lefevre ·  Accession ID  1942.9.1559

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Lettres d'une Peruvienne (volume II)

Various Artists, dame de Francoise d'Issembourg d'Happoncourt Graffigny, Jacques-Joseph Coiny, Robert Delaunay · published 1797 · 1 vol: ill: etchings and engravings (includes trial proofs) by Coiny and de Launay after Lefevre ·  Accession ID  1942.9.1560

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Frontispiece

Robert Delaunay · c. 1796 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1942.9.1550

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Les nouvelles ... (volume I)

Queen Marguerite, consort of Henry II, Various Artists, Matthias Gottfried Eichler, Carl Guttenberg, Louis-Michel Halbou, Benoit-Louis Henriquez, Robert Delaunay, Joseph de Longueil, Marie Elisabeth Thibault, Pillet, Paris, France · published 1780 · 1 vol: ill: etchings and engravings ·  Accession ID  1942.9.1662