Le Rendez-vous

1736

Antoine Aveline after Jean Mondon

Associated Names
Antoine Aveline

Artist, French, 1691 - 1743

Jean Mondon

Artist After, French, active 1736/45

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.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching with engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Katharine Shepard Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 23.2 x 18.1 cm (9 1/8 x 7 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 33.2 x 25.4 cm (13 1/16 x 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.21.5

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    IFF (1700), no. 5.5

  • Series Title

    Troisieme livre de formes Cartels et Rocailles

Associated Artworks

See all 7 artworks
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.

Troisieme livre de formes Cartels et Rocailles (Title Page)

Antoine Aveline

1736

Troisieme livre de formes Cartels et Rocailles

Antoine Aveline

1736

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.

L'Amour Couronnée

Antoine Aveline

1736

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Jan Johnson, Quebec); purchased 2009 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1930

  • Inventaire du Fonds Français, Graveurs du XIIIe siècle. Paris, 1930 - 1977: no. 5.5

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Mondon le Fils Invent; lower right in plate: A Aveline Sculpsit; lower center in plate: Le Rendez-vous

Wikidata ID

Q76441124

You may be interested in

Loading Results