Le roi, le milan, et le chasseur (The King, the Kite, and the Hunter)

published 1759

Louis-Simon Lempereur after Jean-Baptiste Oudry

Associated Names
Louis-Simon Lempereur

Artist, French, 1728 - 1807

Jean-Baptiste Oudry

Artist After, French, 1686 - 1755

This is an illustration of a royal court scene. The scene shows a grand hall with a high ceiling and columns, featuring a lavish throne adorned with red fabric. A king wearing a crown is seated on the throne, being approached by another figure. A large bird is perched on another person's arm, while other figures, potentially soldiers or courtiers, are present around the scene, wearing helmets and carrying spears. The composition and style highlight the grandeur and drama of the court.

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Bibliography

1912

  • Locquin, Jean. "Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre de Jean-Baptiste Oudry ..." Archives de l'Art francais n.s. 6 (1912): 1-209.

Wikidata ID

Q65573897

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