A Sculptor in His Atelier

1642

Abraham Bosse

Associated Names
Abraham Bosse

Artist, French, 1602 - 1676

The image displays four people standing in an artist's studio. The individuals are arranged in a semi-circle, focusing on each other. The man on the left wears a hat, cape, and trousers, with long curly hair. The person next to him appears to be a woman with long, curly hair wearing an elaborate dress with lace details. Next to her, another man with curly, shoulder-length hair is dressed in a striped doublet and breeches. They are observing a small sculpture held by the man on the right, who is not wearing a hat. He wears similar styled attire, with detailed clothing and boots. Around the scene are various sculptures and artistic materials. A large nude statue of a woman and cherub is positioned on a pedestal to the right. Shelves in the background are filled with various sculptures, including busts and figures. A large window on the left side brings in light, casting shadows across the floor and figures. The room has a high ceiling and is constructed with large stone blocks. Tools and small sculptures are displayed on tables under the window, emphasizing the artist's workspace.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25.8 x 32.5 cm (10 3/16 x 12 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 26 x 32.6 cm (10 1/4 x 12 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.20.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc, no. 742


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Kupferstichkabinett, Dresden, and duplicate marks (Lugt 685, 161, and 1618). (Kunsthandlung Helmut H. Rumbler, Frankfurt am Main); purchased 2001 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1854

  • Le Blanc, Charles. _Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant le dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations, dans lequel sont decrites les estampes rares, precieuses et interessantes avec l'indication de leurs differents etats et des prix auxquels

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: D. 1386.2 / Duplessis 1386 / Sp L.; by later hand, lower left verso in green ink: Tire Luuch() b. 1896 Sweden

Watermarks

Coat of arms with lily (similar to Heawood 652)

Wikidata ID

Q76334912

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