Inglorious Artists
  1. A colorful allegorical artwork depicting a painter in a jester’s outfit, holding a palette and a brush, in a studio with an easel and a painting. The scene includes a donkey on the canvas, as well as artists' brushes, a mahlstick, and a sword lying on the ground, suggesting a mix of themes from the Ancien Régime.
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Le Peintre

Creator

Artist: Unknown

Abstract

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

Description

No description available

Subjects

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

Tags

Allegory, Ancien Régime, Artists' Brushes, Donkeys, Easels, Fools & Jesters, Mahlsticks, Painters (Artists), Paintings, Palettes, Portraits, Studio, Swords

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

11.8cm by 15.5cm

Note

Call number (cote): Arsenal- EST- 204