Inglorious Artists
  1. An allegorical artwork featuring a procession with figures resembling mythological deities and characters. Central figure of Mercury, identifiable by his winged helmet, is riding a chimera, while a character resembling Don Quixote on a donkey appears. Other elements include Jupiter with laurels, Apollo, artists' brushes, palettes, trumpets, and various figures in outdoor, commedia dell'arte style costumes engaged in a festive procession.
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Les Arts sortant du Temple du Gout vont faire leur petition a l'Assemblee Nationale

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, Apollo, Artists' Brushes, Chimera, Commedia dell'Arte, Consulate, Don Quixote, Donkeys, Fame, Fine Arts, Fools & Jesters, Jupiter, Laurels, Mercury, Outdoors, Palettes, Processions, Time, Trumpets, Women

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

37cm by 22.5cm

Note

Call number (cote): De Vinck Reserve Qb-370 (16)- Ft 4