The Divertissement from Voltaire's "La princesse de Navarre" 1745
gabrieldesaintaubin
drawing
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drawing
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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ink painting
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pencil sketch
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possibly oil pastel
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fluid art
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coffee painting
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underpainting
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This 1745 red chalk drawing by Gabriel de Saint-Aubin depicts a scene from Voltaire's play "La princesse de Navarre". The Divertissement, a theatrical interlude, is set in a lush garden with a grand architectural structure in the background, hinting at a more elaborate stage setting. The figures, likely actors, are engaged in a playful interaction, reflecting the lighthearted nature of this type of theatrical entertainment. The composition's dynamic lines and the loose, gestural style of Saint-Aubin capture the energy and spontaneity of a stage performance, making this drawing a charming glimpse into the world of 18th-century French theater.
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