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Ornament with a Monkey

Jean-Jacques Avril I after Jean-Baptiste Pillement

Associated Names

Jean-Jacques Avril I

Artist, French, 1744 - 1831

Jean-Baptiste Pillement

Artist After, French, 1728 - 1808

This is a drawing featuring floral and animal motifs. The design includes a border made up of leaves, flowers, and vines. A monkey is seated on a branch and holding a stick. The leaves are detailed with fine lines and textures, creating depth. The monkey adds an element of curiosity and whimsy to the scene.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and engraving
Credit Line

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Accession Number

1979.48.4

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1994

Fanciful Flourishes: Ornament in European Graphic Art and Related Objects, 1300-1800, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994, as Chinese Ornament with a Monkey.

Wikidata ID

Q65572236

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