Jacques-François-Joseph Swebach-Desfontaines

Swebach, Jacques François Joseph
French, 1769 - 1823

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This is a drawing of an outdoor dance or festival scene. The image depicts a lively gathering in an outdoor setting, illuminated by rows of hanging lanterns and ornate chandeliers. The scene unfolds under a darkened sky, set against a backdrop of lush trees. There are tents with stripes in the background. The foreground is crowded with figures engaged in dancing and merriment on a spacious dance area, while smaller details, such as a small dog, add warmth and a sense of communal gaiety.
Louis Le Coeur, Jacques-François-Joseph Swebach-Desfontaines, Bal de la Bastille, 1790, etching and wash manner, printed in blue, red, and black inks, Gift of Ivan E. and Winifred Phillips in memory of Neil Phillips, 1999.77.1

Bal de la Bastille

Louis Le Coeur, Jacques-François-Joseph Swebach-Desfontaines · 1790 · etching and wash manner, printed in blue, red, and black inks ·  Accession ID  1999.77.1
This is a painting of the interior of a coffee house. The scene shows a crowded space with people engaging in various activities like conversation and reading. The room is lit by a large window, with simple decorative elements on the ceiling. The individuals are dressed in period attire from the 18th or early 19th century, with details like tricorn hats and knee-length coats. The setting reflects a social atmosphere typical of coffee houses known for being social and intellectual hubs. This painting is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson.
Jean-Baptiste Morret, Caffeé des Patriotes - A Patriot's Coffée House, 1792, color etching and wash manner, printed in blue, red, yellow, and black inks, on laid paper, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2469

Caffeé des Patriotes - A Patriot's Coffée House

Jean-Baptiste Morret · 1792 · color etching and wash manner, printed in blue, red, yellow, and black inks, on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2469