Jean-Pierre Norblin

Norblin de la Gourdaine
French, 1745 - 1830

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This painting features three figures and a detailed setting. The composition centers on the figures under a canopy of trees. In the foreground, a seated figure is draped with a shawl on a stone, near a pair of slippers. The main focus is on two robed figures engaged with a partially clothed figure. The use of light and shadow enhances the drama and textures of the fabrics are intricately detailed. The scene is set against a dark, atmospheric background, reminiscent of Rembrandt's style.
Jean-Pierre Norblin, Susannah and the Elders, 1776, etching, aquatint and drypoint on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2017.13.3

Susannah and the Elders

Jean-Pierre Norblin · 1776 · etching, aquatint and drypoint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2017.13.3
This is a drawing of a street scene in a historical European city focused on a statue. The scene includes numerous figures and animals, with an atmosphere suggesting a busy market or public gathering with a statue of a poised, draped figure standing on a pedestal. There are horses with riders, with some in historical attire. A domed structure with detailed architecture lies in the background, adding an element of grandeur with tall spires in the distance. Many figures are engaged in activities like observing the statue, talking, or moving through the plaza. The sky is painted with subtle hues, and the color palette consists of earth tones, blues, and grays, lending an antiquated feel to the illustration.
Jean-Pierre Norblin, Olindo and Sophronia Saved by Clorinda, pen and brown ink with brown wash and watercolor over graphite on laid paper, Gift of the Christian Humann Foundation, 1996.128.29

Olindo and Sophronia Saved by Clorinda

Jean-Pierre Norblin · pen and brown ink with brown wash and watercolor over graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1996.128.29
The artwork depicts an outdoor scene with a group of elegantly dressed people engaged in a social gathering. Close to us, several figures are playing a game, with one person bending over while others approach. The group is gathered beneath tall trees, adding depth and enclosure to the scene. The horizon is set low, allowing the sky to dominate the upper portion of the image. The brushstrokes are delicate and fluid, with a monochrome palette of soft grays and browns, creating a visual effect. In the distance, additional figures can be seen. The artwork includes decorative elements at the bottom, enhancing its appearance.
Jean-Pierre Norblin, Fête Champêtre with Game of Hot Cockles (La Main Chaude), before 1774, graphite with pen and gray and brown ink with gray wash on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2018.174.2

Fête Champêtre with Game of Hot Cockles (La Main Chaude)

Jean-Pierre Norblin · before 1774 · graphite with pen and gray and brown ink with gray wash on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2018.174.2
The artwork "Fête Champêtre with a Seesaw (La Bascule)" depicts an outdoor scene with a group of elegantly dressed figures engaged in activities. The composition is set in a landscape, with trees and foliage providing a backdrop. Close to us, several figures are interacting around a seesaw. The style features fluid brushstrokes, rendered in a monochromatic palette of grays. The horizon is not distinctly defined, allowing the trees and figures to blend into the sky.
Jean-Pierre Norblin, Fête Champêtre with a Seesaw (La Bascule), before 1774, pen and gray and brown ink with gray wash and traces of graphite on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2018.174.1

Fête Champêtre with a Seesaw (La Bascule)

Jean-Pierre Norblin · before 1774 · pen and gray and brown ink with gray wash and traces of graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2018.174.1