Fameux Jury de Peinture; Salon de 1840

1840

Clément Pruche

Associated Names
Clément Pruche

Artist, French, 1811 - 1890

Aubert

Printer, French

Bauger et Cie

Publisher

This is a drawing of a group of figures with various objects as heads gathered in a room. The setting includes whimsical and satirical elements. The figures are around a table, engaged in a discussion or evaluation of artworks. The drawing combines satire and surrealism, highlighting the folly and absurdity of artistic judgment.

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Bibliography

1885

  • Beraldi, Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. Vol. XI. Paris: Librairie L. Conquet, 1891: p. 51, cat. no. 1.

1957

  • Hofmann, Werner. Caricature from Leonardo to Picasso. 1957: p. 103, plate 43.

Inscriptions

"FAMEUX JURY DE PEINTURE. SALON DE 1840" upper margin. "Vertbleu pinx" lower right, in stone. "Imp. d'Aubert & Cie" lower right margin. "Cette phrase: JURY DE PEINTURE forme une charade dans laquelle on trouve Perruque, Machoire, Concombre, Gruche, Ganache, Crouton, Pot, Melon, et dont le mot est toujours remis à l'année suivante!" lower margin. "chez Bauger, rue du croissant 16." lower left margin.

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