Odoratus, L'Ordorat

Abraham Bosse

Associated Names
Abraham Bosse

Artist, French, 1602 - 1676

The image shows a group of people on a terrace, depicting a historical scene. The central figure stands wearing a decorated dress or coat. Another figure wears period attire with a wide-brimmed hat adorned with feathers, holding a cluster of flowers. Another individual stands nearby. Their facial features are soft and smooth, with neatly arranged hairstyles indicative of historical fashion. The clothing is ornate with patterns and textures fitting the time's style. The terrace has railings, vases, and drapery, adding opulence. A small dog is present, interacting with the people. The background features a garden with trimmed hedges, pathways, and statues under a cloudy sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving in black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 24 x 32 cm (9 7/16 x 12 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.150.89

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc, no. 562

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Professor William B. O'Neal [1907-1994], Charlottesville, VA; gift 1991 to the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Bibliography

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

Inscriptions

across bottom plate: Flora rofis vario fructu Pomona, Suaui / Vertumnus nares pafcit odore meas. / Verum cunctus odor diuino huic cedat odori, / Gloria quem caftae tollit ad aftra famae / ABosse in. et fe. / ODORATVS. / L'ODORAT. / Quand au matin l"Aurore arrofe de les pleurs / Tout ce que le Printemps estale dans les pleines, / L'Odorat est charmé par les douces haleines, / Que Zephyre conçoit de l'effence des fleurs. / A Paris, chez Melon. Tauernier demeurant en l'Isle du Palais, à la Sphere.

Wikidata ID

Q74894057

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