Benoît-Louis Prévost

French, c. 1735 - 1804

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This is a drawing of a title page for a book or poem titled "Les Saisons, Poëme". The image features an ornate layout with the title and additional text in French. Below the main title, there is a quote attributed to Wieland. It indicates that this is the seventh edition, published in Amsterdam in 1775. The central decorative element is an intricate vignette featuring a lyre surrounded by foliage and flowers. The overall aesthetic is elegant and refined, reflecting the artistic styles of the era.
Jean-François de Saint-Lambert, Various Artists, Pierre-Philippe Choffard, Nicolas Delaunay, Antoine-Jean Duclos, Jacques-Philippe Le Bas, Benoît-Louis Prévost, Jean-Baptiste Blaise Simonet, Les Saisons: poëme, 1775, bound volume with letterpress text (including title page) and 12 etching and engravings, Gift of James A. Bergquist, 2023.120.4

Les Saisons: poëme

Jean-François de Saint-Lambert, Various Artists, Pierre-Philippe Choffard, Nicolas Delaunay, Antoine-Jean Duclos, Jacques-Philippe Le Bas, Benoît-Louis Prévost, Jean-Baptiste Blaise Simonet · 1775 · bound volume with letterpress text (including title page) and 12 etching and engravings ·  Accession ID  2023.120.4
The image depicts a detailed engraving of the side profile of a man's head and neck. The person faces left, showing a prominent nose and chin. The hair is styled in tight curls at the back and upper neck, with a sweeping wave at the front. The engraving includes a simple headband and an oval frame with decorative floral and foliage motifs at the top and a ribbon at the bottom. The background features engraved patterns, and the frame is inscribed with "LUD. XV. REX CHRISTIANISS," indicating it portrays King Louis XV.
Benoît-Louis Prévost, Louis XV, 1765, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1990.56.4

Louis XV

Benoît-Louis Prévost · 1765 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1990.56.4
The image shows a man interacting with cows near classical ruins. The background features ancient architecture with stone columns and decorative urns. Two horned cows are in the foreground on green grass. The scene is framed by trees, adding a natural element. The man is engaged in a dynamic pose, pulling a piece of cloth. The painting resembles 18th-century European art blending classical themes with rustic elements.
Benoît-Louis Prévost, L'homme et la couleuvre (Man and the Snake), published 1759, hand-colored etching, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Ware, 1975.81.26

L'homme et la couleuvre (Man and the Snake)

Benoît-Louis Prévost · published 1759 · hand-colored etching ·  Accession ID  1975.81.26
This is a painting of a king, a hawk, and a hunter in a classical architectural setting with columns and arches. In the image, a figure in royal clothing is seated beneath draped red fabric, facing a man in hunting attire holding a bird. A hawk perches on the royal figure's head, wings spread, while the hunter reaches toward the hawk. Surrounding them are other figures in armor, holding spears and shields. The style is reminiscent of classic European paintings with themes of mythology or allegory.
Benoît-Louis Prévost, Le roi, le milan, et le chasseur (The King, the Kite, and the Hunter), published 1759, hand-colored etching, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Ware, 1975.81.27

Le roi, le milan, et le chasseur (The King, the Kite, and the Hunter)

Benoît-Louis Prévost · published 1759 · hand-colored etching ·  Accession ID  1975.81.27
The image depicts a person seated on a bed, with their upper body visible. The person has light brown, short hair and sits with their torso turned slightly to the left, left arm reaching over their shoulder. The person's expression is focused. They are covered with a golden-yellow sheet, leaving their back and shoulders exposed. The bed is wooden, with a simple structure, partly covered by the sheet. A pink curtain hangs on a rod, partially drawn aside. A small vessel is on the floor to the left of the bed. The background shows plain, muted beige walls and a floor of similar color.
Benoît-Louis Prévost, L'homme et la puce (The Man with Fleas), published 1756, hand-colored etching, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Ware, 1975.81.25

L'homme et la puce (The Man with Fleas)

Benoît-Louis Prévost · published 1756 · hand-colored etching ·  Accession ID  1975.81.25
This is a drawing of an 18th-century tavern interior. The large room is filled with tables and benches, with groups enjoying food and drink. Above them on the wall, there are childish sketches and writing. To the right, there is a large fireplace with kitchen utensils hanging above. A group of individuals is gathered around a serving table, while others are engaged in an activity in a corner. The lower section features an ornate medallion with the profile of a man wearing a hat, labeled "Jean Ramponaux," surrounded by French text.
French 18th Century, Benoît-Louis Prévost, Cabaret of Ramponaux, c. 1760, etching on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.6772

Cabaret of Ramponaux

French 18th Century, Benoît-Louis Prévost · c. 1760 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.6772
The image shows a diagram with labeled figures illustrating various objects. The largest items are a smoking taper marked Fig. 4, and a flat rectangular sheet labeled Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. The color palette is monochromatic in black and white. To the left is the smoking taper with smoke billowing upwards, next to a small bag-shaped object labeled Fig. 3. Below is Fig. 5, a square object on smaller items. On the right are multiple tools, including a pointed stick (Fig. 6), and smaller tools with varying tips. At the bottom middle is a bottle-shaped object labeled Fig. 11.
Antonio Baratta, Denis Diderot, Gravure en Taille Douce: pl. II, 1771/1779, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1996.20.3

Gravure en Taille Douce: pl. II

Antonio Baratta, Denis Diderot · 1771/1779 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1996.20.3
The image depicts various tools and instruments for engraving or similar crafts, arranged with labels and measurements. Each tool is labeled with a figure number, showcasing lines, curves, and shapes that illustrate the tools' functions. The tools featured include engraving picks, a round pad, a spoon-like tool, calipers, a compass, a ruler extension, and a small pouring canister. The drawing is detailed and precise, with a technical and instructional appearance.
Antonio Baratta, Denis Diderot, Gravure en Taille Douce: suite de la pl. I, 1771/1779, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1996.20.2

Gravure en Taille Douce: suite de la pl. I

Antonio Baratta, Denis Diderot · 1771/1779 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1996.20.2
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Sire vous êtes le Roi des braves, il n'y aura que les poltrons qui vous quitteront

Benoît-Louis Prévost · after 1788 · etching on China paper ·  Accession ID  1996.86.89
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Non, je n'acheterai point une Couronne et même l'Empire de l'univers par un crime

Benoît-Louis Prévost · after 1788 · etching on China paper ·  Accession ID  1996.86.84