Repos de Chasse (Rest from Hunting)

1766

François-Philippe Charpentier, after Jacob de Wit

Associated Names
François-Philippe Charpentier

Artist, French, 1734 - 1817

Jacob de Wit

Artist After, Dutch, 1695 - 1754

This is a drawing of cherubs in a pastoral scene with hunting elements. The drawing depicts several cherubic figures engaging in playful activities amidst a nature setting. One cherub is climbing a tree, while others appear to be resting or interacting with each other. The idyllic scene suggests a moment of rest and play, with details such as a drum and the positioning of the cherubs conveying a sense of movement and liveliness. The artwork uses line and shading to define the forms of the cherubs and elements of nature, evoking a light-hearted and serene atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and aquatint printed in brown on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21.5 × 13.4 cm (8 7/16 × 5 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 29 × 20.2 cm (11 7/16 × 7 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.91.24

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    IFF (1700): no. 42, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(James A. Bergquist, Newton Centre, MA); purchased 2018 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1835

  • Nagler, G.K. Neues allgemeines Kunstler-Lexikon, oder Nachrichten von dem Leben und den Werken der Maler, Bildhauer, Baumeister, Kupferstecher, Formschneider, Lithographen, Zeichner, Medailleure, Elfenbeinarbeiter, etc.. 22 vols. Munich: E.A. Fleischmann, no. 6.

1854

  • Le Blanc, Charles. _Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant le dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations, dans lequel sont decrites les estampes rares, precieuses et interessantes avec l'indication de leurs differents etats et des prix auxquels: no. 53

1930

  • IFF (1700): no. 42, i/ii

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: J. Wic. inv.; lower right in plate: F. P. Charpentier sc.; lower center in plate: REPOS DE CHASSE; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 16

Watermarks

Maltese cross encircled by a chain (partial)

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