Inglorious Artists
  1. An illustration featuring anthropomorphic characters dressed in elaborate costumes: a donkey with a wig, holding books and a magnifying glass, standing beside a jester who is offering an object. The setting suggests a street scene with visible elements of allegory related to the Ancien Régime. Included are symbolic animal figures such as peacocks and turkeys, emphasizing themes related to book selling and street vendors.
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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 -- 18th century
Caricatures and cartoons -- France -- History -- 18th century

Tags

Allegory, Ancien Régime, Book Selling, Donkeys, Fools & Jesters, Peacocks, Street Vendors, Streets, Turkeys, Wigs

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

27cm by 38.3cm

Note

Call number (cote): Arsenal- EST- 204