A Portrait Medallion of King Louis XV Surrounded by Putti Carrying the Attributes of Fame and History 1774
gabrieldesaintaubin
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, print, paper, ink, ink-drawings, graphite, pen
drawing
toned paper
charcoal drawing
possibly oil pastel
paper
charcoal art
oil painting
ink
underpainting
ink-drawings
france
water
graphite
pen
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
charcoal
watercolor
This 1774 drawing by Gabriel de Saint-Aubin, a prominent French artist of the Rococo period, depicts a portrait medallion of King Louis XV surrounded by putti. The central oval medallion features the King's portrait, while the surrounding space is filled with cherubs representing the attributes of fame and history. One cherub holds a trumpet, symbolizing fame, while another works on a palette, representing the recording of history. The artist's signature and the date "1774" are visible in the lower right corner, offering insight into the creation of this intricate and captivating artwork. The drawing, housed in The Art Institute of Chicago, provides a glimpse into the artistic representation of royalty and its association with enduring fame and historical documentation during the Rococo era.
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