Inglorious Artists
  1. This folio print, attributed to Dominique Vivant Denon, depicts an indoor caricature scene focusing on the occupation of shaving. One man is shaving another who is seated, surrounded by various allegorical and humorous sketches, including a figure resembling a turkey. The scene is part of a series possibly related to 'Figaro', as implied by the style and setting.
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Le Figaro de la Valee

Creator

Artist: Unknown

Abstract

This is a digital photograph of an original print held by the Bibliothèque nationale de France. The original is a etching and engraving.

Description

No description available

Subjects

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

Tags

Allegory, Caricatures, Consulate, Dominique Vivant Denon, Figaro, Folio, Indoors, Occupations, Shaving, Turkeys

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

8.2cm by 10cm

Note

Call number (cote): KC 164 T. 2