Inglorious Artists
  1. An intricate black and white illustration featuring a scene with anthropomorphic animals and birds, including a seated donkey reading a newspaper labeled "Journal des Débats Politiques et Littéraires" and a turkey full of books. A peacock with a wig looks over papers, near a swine reading the "Notizie del Giorno". Parrots, other birds, and allegorical elements like windmills also depicted in a street-like setting with a sign "Rue des Moinaux".
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Le Grand Chiffonier-Critique du Salon de 1806

Creator

Artist: Fidelis
After: Verus
Publisher: Momus-Justus

Abstract

This is a digital photograph of an original print held by the Bibliothèque nationale de France. The original is a aquatint. After Verus. Published by Momus-Justus.

Description

No description available

Subjects

Art -- Economic aspects -- France -- History -- 19th century
Caricatures and cartoons -- France -- History -- 19th century

Tags

Allegory, Art Critics, Birds, Donkeys, Empire, Fame, Newspapers, Parrots, Peacocks, Streets, Swine, Trumpets, Turkeys, Wigs, Windmills, Writing

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

44.4cm by 38.4cm

Note

Call number (cote): KC 164 T. 10