Jean Duplessi-Bertaux

French, 1747 - 1819

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This is a drawing of a street scene featuring a central figure on horseback addressing a gathered crowd. The composition shows various people surrounding the mounted character, who is gesturing with a bottle in hand. The horse is detailed, and there are architectural elements in the background, including a building with a sign and a window with a figure. An ornate tree and a small resting dog are present in the scene. The drawing captures the dynamic interactions of the crowd, offering insight into the social atmosphere of the setting.
Isidore-Stanislas Helman, Le charlatan allemand, 1777, etching and engraving, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2277

Le charlatan allemand

Isidore-Stanislas Helman · 1777 · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2277

This is a drawing of an outdoor scene with a crowd gathered around a figure standing on a platform. The drawing depicts a public event or market, with the central figure gesturing towards the crowd. Animals, including a horse, are also present. The people are dressed in historical clothing reminiscent of the 18th century, with tricorn hats and elaborate coats. The background includes a large colonnade and a banner hanging from the platform. The scene is busy and lively, with precise line work and hatchings used to create depth and movement.
Isidore-Stanislas Helman, Le charlatan français, 1777, etching and engraving, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2276

Le charlatan français

Isidore-Stanislas Helman · 1777 · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2276