Inglorious Artists
  1. An etching depicting two monkeys in a rural setting, dressed in clothing reminiscent of the Ancien Régime. One monkey, using a sculpting tool, carves a statue, another assists, while the third observes. The scene includes a tree, foliage, and sculpting tools.
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Le Sculpteur

Creator

Artist: Jean Baptiste Guelard
After: Christophe Huet
Publisher: Jean Baptiste Guelard

Abstract

This is a digital photograph of an original print held by the Bibliothèque nationale de France. The original is a etching and engraving. After Christophe Huet. Published by Jean Baptiste Guelard.

Description

No description available

Subjects

Art -- Economic aspects -- France -- History -- 18th century
Caricatures and cartoons -- France -- History -- 18th century

Tags

Ancien Régime, Monkeys, Rural Areas, Sculpting, Sculptors, Statues, Tools

Rights

No Copyright - United States

Access Rights

For any commercial use of this image, please contact the Bibliothèque nationale de France.

Location

Paris, France

Extent

20.2cm by 13.1cm

Note

Call number (cote): KC 164 T. 2