Germain-Augustin and Rose de Saint-Aubin, Drawn by Their Uncle 1766
gabrieldesaintaubin
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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drawing
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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etching
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coffee painting
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underpainting
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traditional art medium
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men
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watercolour illustration
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This 1766 drawing by French artist Gabriel de Saint-Aubin is a tender portrayal of his nephew Germain-Augustin and niece Rose de Saint-Aubin. The graphite and wash composition, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a sweet example of portraiture in the Rococo style. The children are depicted in profile, their features softened by the artist's delicate touch, capturing the innocence of childhood. Their elegant clothing, with intricate details like lace and buttons, reflects the fashionable trends of the time.
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