Calmine, quel objet vient Effrayer ma vue?

Hubert François Gravelot

Associated Names
Hubert François Gravelot

Artist, French, 1699 - 1773

Three figures are shown in full-body view. Two individuals on the left are standing, facing the third person on the right, who is leaning against a large, patterned object. The two standing figures have their arms extended towards the leaning person. All three individuals are wearing voluminous, flowing garments resembling historical or theatrical robes. The figures on the left have their hair decorated or covered with fabric, while the figure on the right has a substantial head covering forming a turban or elaborate hat. The person leaning against the object holds a staff or long object in one hand. The background features architectural elements like tall pillars, a designed ceiling, and a chandelier above. A draped curtain adds a luxurious element to the setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 28.5 x 20.2 cm (11 1/4 x 7 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.630


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in unknown hand, across bottom in brown ink: Calmine, quel objet vient Effrayer ma vue? / La fanatisme. Act IV.Sc:4.

Watermarks

GR below horn (Heawood 2747)

Wikidata ID

Q64574675

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