Second Livre de Trophés Culs de Lampes et Devises: Title Page

c. 1730

Gabriel Huquier after Claude Gillot

Associated Names
Gabriel Huquier

Artist, French, 1695 - 1772

Claude Gillot

Artist After, French, 1673 - 1722

This is a drawing of an ornate architectural title page featuring a highly decorative border with intricate patterns and motifs, including draped cloths, columns, and floral elements. Centered at the top is an arch under which a cloth is draped, held by two figures of classical appearance. Urns with smoke or steam rising from them are on either side. In the center, the text states "SECOND LIVRE de Trophés Culs de Lampes et devises Inventés par Gillot et Gravés par Huquier." At the bottom of the page, another figure appears to be sitting on a ledge, holding a hammer. The composition reflects a classical and ornamental style typical of title pages from the 18th or early 19th century, emphasizing symmetry and elegance.

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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1993

  • Wiebenson/Baines 1993, no. 77.

Inscriptions

center in plate: SECOND LIVRE / de Trophés / Culs de Lampes / et devises / Inventée par Gillot / et Gravés par Huquier; across bottom in plate: A Paris chez Huquier Graveur rue des Mathurins. C.P.R.; upper right in plate: I

Wikidata ID

Q75122932

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