Jean-Louis Delignon

French, 1755 - c. 1804

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This is a drawing of a classical architectural scene with various figures in dynamic interaction. The scene depicts a richly ornamented interior space reminiscent of ancient Roman or Greek architecture. The drawing shows a reclining figure above an archway, beneath which sit or stand several other figures. In the central foreground, one figure appears to comfort another who lies across a stone-like structure, while a warrior figure clad in a plumed helmet and holding a spear looks on. The background features a lit altar or pedestal with classical sculptures and reliefs adorning the space. The ceiling above the reclining figure is ornately detailed.
Jean-Louis Delignon, Antoine-Jean Duclos, La matrone d'Ephese, 1793, etching and engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1953.6.214

La matrone d'Ephese

Jean-Louis Delignon, Antoine-Jean Duclos · 1793 · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1953.6.214

This is a drawing of a classical scene featuring an interior with figures, including a warrior, a woman tending to another figure, and several other classical elements. The scene takes place in an ornate, grand interior. A warrior stands to the right, holding a spear. Two women are closely interacting in the foreground; one seems to comfort or tend to another who is seated and looks distressed or exhausted. There is a lit urn or vessel in the center that appears to symbolize ceremonial or sacred activity, perhaps an offering. Statuesque figures and elaborate architectural details, such as ornate columns and ceiling motifs, surround the scene.
Jean-Louis Delignon, Antoine-Jean Duclos, La matrone d'Ephese, 1793, etching and engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1953.6.215

La matrone d'Ephese

Jean-Louis Delignon, Antoine-Jean Duclos · 1793 · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1953.6.215

This is a drawing of a scene in an interior setting. The image depicts figures in robes and classical architecture. An arched ceiling frames the upper part of the drawing, where a reclining figure is positioned over a decorative pedestal or monument. In the foreground, there are two figures; one is offering a tray and appears to be a helmeted soldier, while another figure is kneeling and attending to a resting figure on a stone or altar. The rendering is detailed, with attention to the drapery of the clothing, expressions of the figures, and ornate architectural elements.
Jean-Louis Delignon, Antoine-Jean Duclos, La matrone d'Ephese, 1793, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1953.6.213

La matrone d'Ephese

Jean-Louis Delignon, Antoine-Jean Duclos · 1793 · etching ·  Accession ID  1953.6.213

The image shows three individuals in a room. In the foreground, a man sits on a chair leaning back slightly and holding a woman standing beside him. The man has curly hair and wears a long robe, while the woman has an elaborate hairstyle and wears a gown with a sash. They are surrounded by furniture including a chair and a roll-top desk with papers. In the background, another woman is partially visible behind a folding screen. The room is elegantly decorated with paneled walls and curtain-draped windows, softly lit.
Jean-Louis Delignon, Les offres seduisantes, 1782, etching and engraving, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2413

Les offres seduisantes

Jean-Louis Delignon · 1782 · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2413

The image shows three figures: two adults and one child, all displayed in full. The woman stands to the right with her hand on her hip, showing an expression of surprise or concern. She has curly hair styled up and wears an elaborate gown with ruffles and lace. The man in the foreground is bending over, possibly gathering fabrics. He wears a blouse with long sleeves and a sash at the waist, with his hair wrapped in a headscarf or turban. To the left, a small dog with long, fluffy fur is seated on a chair. In the background, there is an ornate room divider. Behind it, a child looks over with short, curly hair. The background includes decorative drapery and an elegant chandelier with lit candles, implying an opulent interior setting.
Jean-Louis Delignon, Antoine-Jean Duclos, Le cocu battu et content, etching and engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1953.6.154

Le cocu battu et content

Jean-Louis Delignon, Antoine-Jean Duclos · · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1953.6.154

The image shows a woman and a man in elaborate historical attire. The woman stands on the right in a detailed gown, while the man on the left bends forward. In the background, a third person's head is visible behind curtains, with a small dog resting on a chair nearby. The setting is a luxurious room with patterned walls, heavy drapery, and an intricate chandelier hanging above.
Antoine-Jean Duclos, Jean-Louis Delignon, Le cocu battu et content, etching and engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1953.6.155

Le cocu battu et content

Antoine-Jean Duclos, Jean-Louis Delignon · · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1953.6.155

The image depicts a woman standing to the right and a man bending forward to the left. The woman has one hand raised to her chin and the other holding a draped piece of fabric. She has styled hair adorned with flowers and delicate facial features. She wears an ornate dress with ruffles and lace. The man is dressed casually and wears a cap with a bow. He seems to be handling a striped fabric. In the background, there is a decorative folding screen with elaborate designs and another character partially hidden behind a curtain. A small dog rests on an ornate chair to the left. The setting shows an opulently furnished interior with patterned wallpaper and elegant drapery, along with a wall sconce with two candles.
Jean-Louis Delignon, Antoine-Jean Duclos, Le cocu battu et content, etching [rejected plate], Rosenwald Collection, 1953.6.156

Le cocu battu et content

Jean-Louis Delignon, Antoine-Jean Duclos · · etching [rejected plate] ·  Accession ID  1953.6.156

This is a drawing of an ornate interior scene featuring two figures, a screen, and furniture. The drawing depicts an elegantly dressed figure standing near a decorative folding screen, while another figure is bent over near the front. The room is opulently decorated with detailed wallpaper, a candelabra on the wall, and a plush armchair with an elaborately carved frame. The intricate design features, such as the patterned floor and the draped curtains, add a rich layer of depth to the image.
Jean-Louis Delignon, Antoine-Jean Duclos, Le cocu battu et content, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1953.6.153

Le cocu battu et content

Jean-Louis Delignon, Antoine-Jean Duclos · · etching ·  Accession ID  1953.6.153

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Romances

Various Artists, Arnaud Berquin, Jean Dambrun, Jean-Louis Delignon, Louis Petit, Jean-Jacques Hubert, Joseph de Longueil, Carl Guttenberg · published 1788 · 1 vol: ill: etchings and engravings by Dambrun, Delignon, Guttenberg, Hubert, de Longueil, and Petit after Borel ·  Accession ID  1942.9.1222

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Oeuvres de Salomon Gessner (Tome I)

Salomon Gessner, Jean-Jacques-François Le Barbier I, French 18th Century, François Alix, Jean-Louis Delignon, Charles-Etienne Gaucher, François Godefroy, Louis-Michel Halbou, C. Lépine, Joseph de Longueil, Nicolas Ponce, Jean Louis Charles Pauquet, G. Texier, N. Thomas, Philippe Triere, Michel Huber · 1786-1793 · bound volume (first of three) with etched and engraved illustrations: 1 title page, 1 frontispiece, 31 plates, 31 tailpieces, and 2 headpieces ·  Accession ID  2002.74.1