Allégorie sur l'Erection de la Statue de Louis XV (Allegory on the Establishment of a Statue of Louis XV)

c. 1763

Gabriel Jacques de Saint-Aubin

Associated Names
Gabriel de Saint-Aubin

Artist, French, 1724 - 1780

This is a drawing showing a classical architectural scene with statues and a central monument. The drawing includes a detailed central monument, flanked by tall pedestals on either side supporting statues. The scene is set in a classical architectural context with carvings and inscriptions visible on the bases of the statues. The surrounding elements include draped fabric and architectural features. In the background, there is a faint representation of clouds or celestial figures, creating depth and atmosphere. The line work and rendering of details show a meticulous approach to capturing the grandeur and elegance of classical forms.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 31.8 × 23.7 cm (12 1/2 × 9 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 33.1 × 25 cm (13 1/16 × 9 13/16 in.)
    mount: 42.3 × 29.8 cm (16 5/8 × 11 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.17.265

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dacier 1914, no. 36, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Henri-Jean Thomas [1872-1960], Paris, (Lugt 1378);

Associated Names

Bibliography

1914

  • Dacier, Emile. L'oeuvre grave de Gabriel de Saint-Aubin; notice biographique et catalogue raisonne. Paris: Societe pour l'Etude de la Gravure Francaise, 1914.

Markings

recto: none; verso: Henri-Jean Thomas (Lugt 1378)

Watermarks

to be identified

Wikidata ID

Q65224327

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