Inglorious Artists
  1. Black and white illustration depicting a scene in an art studio. Features a painter with long hair and a man with facial hair, both examining a painting on an easel. Another figure, wearing a top hat and monocle, observes them, next to a statue in armor. The setting includes elements typically associated with art critics and painters during the July Monarchy era.
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La Vielle Aristocratie

Creator

Artist: Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet
Printer: Villain
Publisher: Gihaut frères

Abstract

This is a digital photograph of an original print held by the Bibliothèque nationale de France. The original is a lithograph. Printed by Villain. Published by Gihaut frères.

Description

No description available

Subjects

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

Tags

Armor (Statues), Art Critics, Easels, Facial Hair, Hats, July Monarchy, Long Hair (Men), Merchant Exchanges, Monocles, Painters (Artists), Paintings, Studio, Top Hats, Viewing

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

34.6cm by 50.9cm

Note

Call number (cote): KC 164 T. 10