Ballet at the Opera

1761

Pierre-François Basan after Gabriel Jacques de Saint-Aubin

Associated Names
Pierre-François Basan

Artist, French, 1723 - 1797

Gabriel de Saint-Aubin

Artist After, French, 1724 - 1780

The image shows an etching of a gathering of elegantly dressed figures in an outdoor setting. The horizon line is high in the image, obscured by trees. The detailed line work and cross-hatching give texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic, using black and white. Closest to us, a group of individuals in opulent attire are engaging in conversation or dance. In the background, trees arch overhead, blending into the lush surroundings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 33.6 × 39 cm (13 1/4 × 15 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.2465

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dacier 1931, no. 748, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1929

  • Dacier, Emile. Gabriel de Saint-Aubin, peintre, dessinateur et graveur. 2 vols. Paris: G. van Oest, 1929-1931.

Wikidata ID

Q64961143

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