Drie cartouches, twee putti, een naakte man en een vrouw en een hond by Gabriel Huquier

Drie cartouches, twee putti, een naakte man en een vrouw en een hond c. 1725 - 1750

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allegory

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baroque

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history-painting

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engraving

This etching by French artist Gabriel Huquier, created between 1725 and 1750, features three decorative designs. Each design incorporates a blank cartouche surrounded by a combination of putti, figures, and natural elements. The top design showcases two putti, the middle design depicts a man and a woman, and the bottom design features a reclining dog. Huquier was known for his work in the Rococo style, characterized by its elegance and playful use of curves and asymmetrical forms. These decorative designs would have been used for a variety of purposes, including book illustrations and furniture decoration.

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