François Seraphin Delpech

French, 1778 - 1825

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The image shows a woman reclining on a couch or bed. She is lying on her side with her upper torso supported by her left arm, and her legs are outstretched. She has an oval-shaped face, delicate features, and her hair is partially covered by a headscarf. The woman is unclothed, wearing only a bracelet and an anklet on her left wrist and ankle. The setting includes ornate textiles on the furniture and a detailed rug underneath. Heavy drapery hangs on one side, and there is a decorative incense burner nearby. The background consists of patterned fabric.
Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, François Seraphin Delpech, Odalisque, 1825, published 1826, lithograph on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1946.21.117

Odalisque

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, François Seraphin Delpech · 1825, published 1826 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1946.21.117
The artwork "Les amateurs de tableaux" depicts a group of five people closely gathered around a framed picture. Only their upper bodies are visible. The individuals have distinct facial features with exaggerated expressions. One person uses a monocle, while another has eyeglasses. Their hairstyles and headwear vary, with some wearing hats and others having styled hair. They are dressed in 19th-century attire, including coats and cravats. The background is plain, emphasizing the figures.
Louis-Léopold Boilly, François Seraphin Delpech, Les amateurs de tableaux (The Picture Enthusiasts), 1823, crayon lithograph in black on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1994.72.13

Les amateurs de tableaux (The Picture Enthusiasts)

Louis-Léopold Boilly, François Seraphin Delpech · 1823 · crayon lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1994.72.13
This is a drawing of a street scene featuring a figure carrying art supplies. In the foreground, the main subject is a person wearing a tall hat, blue coat, and tan pants, carrying a wooden frame with a large piece of paper on it. The scene also includes a table on the left with books or papers, and in the background, several buildings are sketched in a soft manner. The artist’s attention to detail is exemplified by the inclusion of architectural elements and the use of shading to show depth and dimension. The line work is clean and precise, making the image vibrant and dynamic.
Horace Vernet, François Seraphin Delpech, Frontispiece for the portfolio "Croquis Lithographiques par H. Vernet", 1818, lithograph with hand coloring on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1705

Frontispiece for the portfolio "Croquis Lithographiques par H. Vernet"

Horace Vernet, François Seraphin Delpech · 1818 · lithograph with hand coloring on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1705
This is a drawing of a pastoral scene featuring two figures. One figure is seated leaning against a tree while the other stands beside them. The landscape is lush with trees, rolling hills, and varied terrain. Fine detailing of foliage and terrain give the scene a lifelike quality, while the figures' clothing suggests a classical or historical influence.
Louis Hersent, François Seraphin Delpech, Théocrite (Theorcritus), 1818, lithograph on wove paper, Gift of James A. Bergquist, Boston, in honor of Shelley R.Langdale, 2020.149.20

Théocrite (Theorcritus)

Louis Hersent, François Seraphin Delpech · 1818 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2020.149.20