Frame for a Dedication Plate 1715 - 1786

"Frame for a Dedication Plate" is an etching by French artist Claude Augustin Duflos le Jeune. Created between 1715 and 1786, it depicts cherubs and architectural elements framing a blank space, likely intended for a dedication plate. The central blank space is draped by a curtain, creating a sense of grandeur. Below, cherubs interact with tools and objects, such as a cannon, a globe, and a compass, suggesting a dedication to the arts or sciences. The etching’s intricate details and elegant composition demonstrate Duflos le Jeune’s mastery of the medium, making it a fine example of 18th-century French art.