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Galerie Cailleux

Galerie Cailleux

est. 1912

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This painting depicts a man seated on an ornate chair, looking to the right. He has fair skin, grey curly hair, and is wearing a brown coat with gold trim and gray fur over a frilly white shirt. He is holding a large book open with his left hand, and his right hand rests on a stack of books. In the background, there is a blue drapery that partially obscures shelves with scientific equipment and glass jars. There is a dark gray column on the left.
Jean-Marc Nattier, Joseph Bonnier de la Mosson, 1745, oil on canvas, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1961.9.30

Joseph Bonnier de la Mosson

Jean-Marc Nattier · 1745 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1961.9.30

Shown from the lap up, a woman with peachy skin, wearing a white silk dress and feathered headpiece, sits facing and looking at us in a harvest-yellow, upholstered chair in this vertical portrait painting. She has blue-gray eyes and a rounded, slightly pink nose. Her thin lips are closed and pulled back with shallow dimples at the corners of her mouth. Chestnut-brown ringlets frame her face and fall to her shoulders under a white hat or headband covered with curling, billowing white feathers. Light reflecting off the cloth of her high-waisted dress suggests it is silk or satin. It has a lace-lined square neckline and puffed short sleeves. She crosses her arms at the wrist and her hands rest in her lap, holding opposite forearms. A red shawl with silver and blue trim wraps over her left arm, on our right, and bunches up behind her against the yellow chair. The artist signed and dated the work in yellow paint against the dark background behind the woman: “L. David 1813.”
Jacques-Louis David, Madame David, 1813, oil on canvas, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1961.9.14

Madame David

Jacques-Louis David · 1813 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1961.9.14

This is an image showing two semi-abstract human figures reclining on a cloud with an additional face in the foreground. The male figure has his arm raised and the female figure is facing slightly towards the viewer. Below them, there is an additional face that seems to be part of the cloud. The drawing is done in light brown ink, capturing the interaction and movement between the figures and the clouds.
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Bacchus and Ariadne, c. 1745, pen and brown ink and brown wash over black chalk on laid paper, Gift of Mrs. Rudolf J. Heinemann, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.79.1

Bacchus and Ariadne

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo · c. 1745 · pen and brown ink and brown wash over black chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.79.1

The image depicts a landscape from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon line is high, showing rolling hills and an old structure on a hill to the left. Figures in rustic clothing tend to a flock of sheep amidst rocky terrain and lush greenery. Trees of varying heights and a waterfall in the middle add depth and movement to the scene. The color palette consists of soft earthy tones with a clear, pale blue sky and wispy clouds. The brushwork is skillful and blends elements seamlessly.
Jean-Baptiste Pillement, Shepherds Resting by a Stream, 1779, gouache and pastel on prepared canvas, Robert H. and Clarice Smith Fund, 1983.72.1

Shepherds Resting by a Stream

Jean-Baptiste Pillement · 1779 · gouache and pastel on prepared canvas ·  Accession ID  1983.72.1

The image is an artwork featuring two main sections. In the upper section, there are sketches of three men and a figure resembling a bull on a platform. One man stands on the right, partially nude with a cloth around his waist. The other two men are on the left, interacting with each other and the structure. In the lower section, there are three figures; two are reclined on a rocky surface, draped in fabrics, and another figure is seated looking to the right. The figures are presented in a fluid, classical art style with soft facial features and distinct hair. The background is plain, highlighting the figures and their clothing.
Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non, Worship of the Golden Calf and Christ on the Mount of Olives, 1775, etching [counterproof] reworked in brown wash on laid paper, Gift of the Christian Humann Foundation, 1996.128.37

Worship of the Golden Calf and Christ on the Mount of Olives

Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non · 1775 · etching [counterproof] reworked in brown wash on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1996.128.37

The image shows a perspective drawing of a large bridge with a rider on horseback statue atop it. The drawing emphasizes the detailed architecture of the bridge and the statue. Parts of the bridge's structure are highlighted with fine, controlled lines and shading. The color scheme is monochromatic with sepia tones, giving the drawing a historical feel. Figures and stone sculptures are seen close to the viewer, adding scale and liveliness to the scene. Background arches draw the eye into the distance, while the sky is lightly sketched to keep the focus on the bridge.
Hubert Robert, Architectural Fantasy with a Triumphal Bridge, c. 1760, red chalk on laid paper, The Armand Hammer Collection, 1987.29.1

Architectural Fantasy with a Triumphal Bridge

Hubert Robert · c. 1760 · red chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1987.29.1

The image shows a rustic scene depicted from a direct point of view. The horizon is subtly indicated by lighter tones of the sky, with trees and rugged terrain defining its line. The illustration uses expressive brushstrokes to create texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic, primarily in sepia tones, giving the artwork a warm, vintage feel. A figure dressed in rustic attire is mid-stride, with a cow reclining and a horse standing with its back turned. A small animal, possibly a cat, is curled up to the right. Dark lines in the background suggest movement among the trees, adding depth and tension to the image.
Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg II, Animals in a Stable, red chalk on laid paper, Gift of the Christian Humann Foundation, 1996.128.26

Animals in a Stable

Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg II · · red chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1996.128.26

The image depicts two figures. The first figure is standing, holding a staff with a banner that reads "L'Allegresse." They are wearing a draped garment, with one shoulder exposed. The figure has short, curly hair adorned with leaves or small flowers. The second figure is seated at the feet of the standing figure, with a hand on their head. The background shows rocky formations, sparse vegetation, and a textured ground.
Charles-Nicolas Cochin II, Gaiety and Grief, 1774/1775, red chalk with touches of black chalk on laid paper, laid down, with border lines drawn by the artist, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1987.29.2

Gaiety and Grief

Charles-Nicolas Cochin II · 1774/1775 · red chalk with touches of black chalk on laid paper, laid down, with border lines drawn by the artist ·  Accession ID  1987.29.2

The image shows three figures positioned around a pedestal or column. The two visible figures are standing women, one holding a small bowl and the other reaching towards the pedestal. The third figure is partially visible, seated and holding an object. Above the pedestal is an inscription with decorative elements, with a sky background featuring flying birds.
Charles-Nicolas Cochin II, Friendship, Useless Friendship, and Hate, 1774/1775, red chalk with touches of black chalk on laid paper, laid down, with border lines drawn by the artist, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1987.29.3

Friendship, Useless Friendship, and Hate

Charles-Nicolas Cochin II · 1774/1775 · red chalk with touches of black chalk on laid paper, laid down, with border lines drawn by the artist ·  Accession ID  1987.29.3

The image shows a scene from a slightly elevated angle. The ground and figures can be seen, with natural elements framing the top. The drawing is characterized by red chalk strokes, creating a delicate texture. The technique conveys movement and elegance. The color palette is monochromatic with warm tones. There is a tree with an anthropomorphic quality and a wheelbarrow, as well as two figures conversing. The scene is bordered by decorative foliage elements.
Antoine Watteau, The Gallant Gardener, c. 1711-1712, red chalk on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1992.78.1

The Gallant Gardener

Antoine Watteau · c. 1711-1712 · red chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1992.78.1

Bibliography

1989

  • Les donatuers du Louvre. Paris, 1989:162.