A Portrait Medallion of King Louis XV Surrounded by Putti Carrying the Attributes of Fame and History by Gabriel de Saint-Aubin

A Portrait Medallion of King Louis XV Surrounded by Putti Carrying the Attributes of Fame and History 1774

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drawing, print, paper, ink, ink-drawings, graphite, pen

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drawing

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toned paper

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print

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charcoal drawing

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possibly oil pastel

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paper

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charcoal art

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oil painting

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ink

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underpainting

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ink-drawings

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france

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water

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graphite

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pen

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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charcoal

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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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