Inglorious Artists
  1. A historical painting depicting an artist's studio environment where a portrait is set on an easel. The portrait features a sitter in traditional outfits associated with the Ancien Régime, specifically habits à la française. The artist, visible only partially on the right side, wears painters' attire and stands near the canvas, capturing the essence of portrait sitters. Notable elements include the easel and the partially completed painting within a painter's studio setup.
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La Plus prompte facon de faire un portrait

Creator

Artist: Charles-German de Saint-Aubin

Abstract

This is a digital photograph of an original drawing held by the Waddesdon Manor. The original is a watercolour, ink, graphite.

Description

No description available

Subjects

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

Tags

Ancien Régime, Artists' Models, Easels, Habits à La Française, Outfits, Painters (Artists), Paintings, Portrait Sitters, Portraits, Studio

Rights

No Copyright - United States

Access Rights

For any commercial use of this image, please contact the Waddesdon Manor.

Location

Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Extent

13.2cm by 18.7cm

Note

Call number (cote): 675. 247