Le bal pare

1774

Antoine-Jean Duclos after Augustin de Saint-Aubin

Associated Names
Antoine-Jean Duclos

Artist, French, 1742 - 1795

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

Artist After, French, 1736 - 1807

This is a drawing of an elaborate ballroom scene. The image depicts an opulent interior with finely detailed walls adorned with classical motifs and large draped windows. Several grand chandeliers hang from the ornate ceiling, illuminating the room with soft candlelight. The floor is filled with elaborately dressed figures, all wearing period clothing that suggests an 18th-century setting. The central figures are engaged in a dance. surrounding them are onlookers seated or standing, talking amongst themselves or watching the dancers. The scene conveys an air of elegance and refinement, reflecting the social activities and formal gatherings of the time.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.2458

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Portalis/Beraldi 1880, no. 7


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1880

  • Portalis, baron Roger and Henri Beraldi. Les graveurs du dix-huitieme siecle. 2 parts, 3 vols. each part. Paris, 1880.

Wikidata ID

Q64953821

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