Title Page

published 1735

François Boucher after Abraham Bloemaert

Associated Names
François Boucher

Artist, French, 1703 - 1770

Abraham Bloemaert

Artist After, Dutch, 1566 - 1651

This is a drawing of a decorative title page with cherubs and lavish drapery. The image features ornate detailing with two cherubs, one on each side, which are wrapped in flowing drapery that frames a text panel in the center. The text panel is intricately integrated into the overall design, adorned with rich scrollwork and floral motifs. The scene is both symmetrical and balanced, with delicate linework enhancing the fluidity and elegance of the composition. The meticulous attention to decorative elements suggests a refinement typical of classical styles, conveying a sense of grandeur and opulence in the artwork's design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21.7 x 15 cm (8 9/16 x 5 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 35.3 x 23.2 cm (13 7/8 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1988.35.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Baudicour, no. 170

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1859

  • Baudicour, Prosper de. Le peintre-graveur français continue, ou catalogue raisonné des estampes gravees par les peintres et les dessinateurs de l'ecole française nes dans le XVIIIe siècle. 2 vols. Paris, 1859-1861. Reprint, Paris, 1967: Prosper de. Le peintre-graveur français continue, ou catalogue raisonné des estampes gravees par les peintres et les dessinateurs de l'ecole française nes dans le XVIIIe siècle. 2 vols. Paris: Mme Bouchard Huzard, Rapilly [etc.], 1859-1861.

Inscriptions

center in plate: LIVRE D'ETUDE / D'APRES LES DESSEINS / ORIGINAUX / DE BLOMART / Grave / Par Francois Boucher / Peintre / de l'Academie / Royale.; lower center in plate: Avec Privilege du Roy; across bottom plate within platemark: AParis chez Odieuvre M.d d'Estampes quay de l'Ecole vis a vi s le Cote de la Samaritaine a la belle Image.

Watermarks

undeciphered

Wikidata ID

Q74878047

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