Mythological Roundels

1790s

Jean-Philippe-Guy le Gentil, Comte de Paroy

Associated Names
Jean-Philippe-Guy le Gentil, Comte de Paroy

Artist, French, 1750 - 1824

This is a drawing of mythological or classical figures and creatures arranged in a grid of circles. The circles feature various scenes and figures, such as winged beings, human-animal hybrids, and graceful figures in motion. The drawing style is meticulous and detailed, capturing the poses and expressions with clarity. Each circle encloses a unique scene, depicting narratives of ancient times. The background is plain, allowing the detailed engravings within the circles to stand as focal points. The grid structure provides a coherent layout while emphasizing the individual elements within each section.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper [proof]

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 27.3 × 16.5 cm (10 3/4 × 6 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 29.4 × 22 cm (11 9/16 × 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.111.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc 1854-1888: undesc.

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Galerie Bonafous-Murat, Paris); (Galerie Martinez D, Paris); purchased 2020 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: undesc.

Inscriptions

recto: none; verso: at upper right, in graphite, in later hand: par le Cte de Paroy; at lower left, in graphite, in later hand: [erased numbers]; at lower right, in graphite, in later hand: 9 / bbb / A40466

Markings

none

Watermarks

D & C Blauw

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