Look: View Image(s): Chantilly, 1773, Compare Image Metadata: Image Description: Taking his lead from the lyrics of the song, which sets the scene in the studio of ancient Greek sculptor Praxiteles (4th century BCE), Le Bouteau depicts that space, and dresses his figures in classical garb. The depiction of the sculptor’s studio takes some liberties with […]
barrel ceilings
S.2.08 Le souper
Look: View Image(s): Chantilly, 1773, Compare Image Metadata: Image Description: Plate Signature: “Le Bouteux in. / D. Née Sc.” Artist: “Le Bouteux, Joseph Barthélemy” Engraver: “Née, François Denis” Year: Inscription: “Le bruit confus de ce souper / En liberté nous laiße.” Keywords: bagwigs, barrel ceilings, bracelets (jewelry), candle sconces, candles, chairs (furniture forms), chandeliers (hanging […]
S.2.25 Regrets de David sur la mort de Betsabée
Look: View Image(s): 1773 Image Metadata: Image Description: Plate Signature: “Le Bouteux inv. / D. Née Sclp.” Artist: Le Bouteux, Joseph Barthélemy Engraver: Née, François Denis Year: Inscription: “L’infortuné Davis aux pieds de saint autel, / Par ces mots, en tremblant, imploroit l’Eternel.” Keywords: altar canopies, altars (religious fixtures), barrel ceilings, basins (vessels), cassolettes, censer […]
