Inglorious Artists
  1. An intricate, detailed etching features an allegorical outdoor scene involving mythological figures like Jupiter, Apollo, and Mercury, alongside characters such as Don Quixote and figures from Commedia dell'Arte. The scene includes prevalent elements like laurels, trumpets, a procession, artists' brushes, and a palette, whilst anachronistic figures interact with fools, jesters, donkeys, and insects in a dynamic setting that suggests themes of fame, fine arts, and time.
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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, Apollo, Artists' Brushes, Commedia dell'Arte, Don Quixote, Donkeys, Fame, Fine Arts, Fools & Jesters, Insects, 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

36.2cm by 21.7cm

Note

Call number (cote): Hennin RESERVE FOL-QB-201 (104)