François Marie Isidore Queverdo

French, 1748 - 1797

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This is a drawing of an opulently decorated interior. The composition shows a richly furnished room with ornate drapery and detailed furniture in a Neoclassical style. The scene is framed within an embellished, circular border that includes floral motifs and intricate patterns. The overall aesthetic suggests attention to luxurious fabrics, textures, and decorative elements prevalent during the Rococo period. The intricacy and fine lines of the drawing highlight elaborate patterns on textiles and the elegant design of the interior space.
François Marie Isidore Queverdo, La jarretière, 1776, etching, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2447

La jarretière

François Marie Isidore Queverdo · 1776 · etching ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2447
The image shows two women in a cozy, intimate setting. One woman is sitting on a bed, partially reclining, with her legs elegantly crossed and draped in a loose, flowing gown that exposes her shoulders. Her hair is styled up. The other woman is seated closely, leaning forward with an attentive posture. She has long hair cascading down and is clothed in a detailed, long-sleeved dress. She appears to be engaged in conversation with the reclining woman. The setting is adorned with luxurious drapery and a side table with an ornate pitcher. The background is rich in fabrics and textures. The scene is within an oval frame, part of a larger artwork with intricate designs and embedded text elements.
François Marie Isidore Queverdo, Antoine Louis Romanet, Nouvelles du bien-aime, etching and engraving, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2450

Nouvelles du bien-aime

François Marie Isidore Queverdo, Antoine Louis Romanet · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2450
The image shows a seated woman on an ornate sofa, with her body turned slightly to the side and legs partially visible, with one leg raised. Her hair is styled in an elaborate updo, and she has delicate facial features. She is dressed in a flowing garment that drapes over her shoulders and legs. Across from her, another woman is kneeling on the floor, with her upper body turned towards the seated woman. This second woman has voluminous hair styled away from her face and wears a full-length dress with puffed sleeves and a fitted bodice. Both women seem to be interacting closely. The setting is richly decorated, with heavy drapery curtains hanging in the background, enclosing the scene. There is also an ornate side table with a pitcher and a glass next to the kneeling woman. The entire scene is framed by a circular border adorned with a leaf motif, and the background outside of this circular frame is plain and textural.
François Marie Isidore Queverdo, Nouvelles du bien-aimè, etching, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2449

Nouvelles du bien-aimè

François Marie Isidore Queverdo · etching ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2449
The image is an engraving featuring a group scene within an ornate oval frame. A central figure, possibly female and partially clothed or nude, presents draped fabric and holds a wreath above a portrait of a bearded man. Surrounding this central image are various figures in different poses, with some depicted as winged. These figures wear toga-like or flowing garments, with a few shown fully nude. The portrait of the bearded man is at the center, with classical features and a gentle expression. Smaller portraits that resemble historical figures encircle the scene. At the bottom center of the frame is an illustration of two horses within an emblem. The ornate border is embellished with detailed floral and leaf motifs, with text on the top scrollwork. Floral arrangements and banners are at the upper left and right corners of the oval. The larger background is plain, with a text description below the scene.
François Marie Isidore Queverdo, Jean Dambrun, Allegory in Honor of Henri IV, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1991.208.22

Allegory in Honor of Henri IV

François Marie Isidore Queverdo, Jean Dambrun · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.208.22
The image shows a man and two women interacting. One woman, on the right, faces slightly towards the viewer. She has a delicate profile, elaborate updo, and ornate dress. The man, on the left, faces the woman and wears knee-length breeches and a detailed coat. The second woman is partially hidden behind the first one, facing the man. Both women have updo hairstyles and elegant garments. They are holding the edges of the man's coat. The background is an ornate interior with curtains, a carpet, and an upholstered chair visible. The scene is framed within a round border with garlands and classical motifs.
François Marie Isidore Queverdo, L'indiscret, etching, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2448

L'indiscret

François Marie Isidore Queverdo · etching ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2448
The image shows a woman lying on a luxurious bed inside a circular frame decorated with flowers and leaves. The woman is reclining against plush pillows with covers partially draped over her body. Her eyes are closed or downcast and she has long, flowing hair. She is wearing a loose-fitting gown that reveals her breast. Beside the bed, a man is partially hidden by heavy curtains, looking at the woman. There is a table with flowers and a decorative object next to the bed. The background is framed by the grand bed curtains.
Jean Dambrun, Le sommeil interrompu, 1787, engraving, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2451

Le sommeil interrompu

Jean Dambrun · 1787 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2451
This is a drawing of a book cover for "La Derniere Héloïse." The cover features decorative typography and an illustrated oval scene framed with ornate detailing. The scene shows two figures in an interior space with tall columns and arched architecture. One figure is seated and the other standing, engaged in an interaction. The seated figure appears relaxed, leaning against the back of a chair or couch. The illustration reflects 18th-century style with detailed and elegant features, including clothing and architecture. Text on the cover includes the title, author, and publication details, showing it was published in Paris in 1784. The color scheme consists of sepia tones.
Dauphin, de Verdun, Various Artists, La Dernière Héloïse: ou, Lettres de Junie (Part I and Part II), 1784, bound volume with letterpress text and 5 etching and engravings (including title pages for two parts), Gift of James A. Bergquist, 2023.120.5

La Dernière Héloïse: ou, Lettres de Junie (Part I and Part II)

Dauphin, de Verdun, Various Artists · 1784 · bound volume with letterpress text and 5 etching and engravings (including title pages for two parts) ·  Accession ID  2023.120.5
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Les aventures de Telemaque (volume IV)

Various Artists, Francois de Salignac de La Mothe-Fenelon, Lefèvre, François Marie Isidore Queverdo, Remi-Henri-Joseph Delvaux, François Godefroy, Jean-Baptiste Blaise Simonet, N. Thomas, Philippe Triere · 1796 · bound volume with text and etching and engravings (includes trial proofs) ·  Accession ID  1942.9.1549
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Les aventures de Telemaque (volume III)

Various Artists, Francois de Salignac de La Mothe-Fenelon, Lefèvre, François Marie Isidore Queverdo, Remi-Henri-Joseph Delvaux, François Godefroy, Jean-Baptiste Blaise Simonet, N. Thomas, Philippe Triere · 1796 · bound volume with text and etching and engravings (includes trial proofs) ·  Accession ID  1942.9.1548
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Les aventures de Telemaque (volume II)

Francois de Salignac de La Mothe-Fenelon, Various Artists, Lefebvre, François Marie Isidore Queverdo, Remi-Henri-Joseph Delvaux, François Godefroy, Jean-Baptiste Blaise Simonet, N. Thomas, Philippe Triere · 1796 · bound volume with text and etching and engravings (includes trial proofs) ·  Accession ID  1942.9.1547