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The image displays four people standing in an artist's studio. The individuals are arranged in a semi-circle, focusing on each other. The man on the left wears a hat, cape, and trousers, with long curly hair. The person next to him appears to be a woman with long, curly hair wearing an elaborate dress with lace details. Next to her, another man with curly, shoulder-length hair is dressed in a striped doublet and breeches. They are observing a small sculpture held by the man on the right, who is not wearing a hat. He wears similar styled attire, with detailed clothing and boots. Around the scene are various sculptures and artistic materials. A large nude statue of a woman and cherub is positioned on a pedestal to the right. Shelves in the background are filled with various sculptures, including busts and figures. A large window on the left side brings in light, casting shadows across the floor and figures. The room has a high ceiling and is constructed with large stone blocks. Tools and small sculptures are displayed on tables under the window, emphasizing the artist's workspace.
National Gallery of Art · Print
A Sculptor in His Atelier
Abraham Bosse
- Date
- 1642
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- plate: 25.8 x 32.5 cm (10 3/16 x 12 13/16 in.) sheet: 26 x 32.6 cm (10 1/4 x 12 13/16 in.)
- Classification
- Accession number
- 2002.20.1
- Credit line
- Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
- Time span
- 1601 to 1650
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- French
- etching
- Studio
- art
- genre
Provenance
Kupferstichkabinett, Dresden, and duplicate marks (Lugt 685, 161, and 1618). (Kunsthandlung Helmut H. Rumbler, Frankfurt am Main); purchased 2001 by NGA.
Inscription
by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: D. 1386.2 / Duplessis 1386 / Sp L.; by later hand, lower left verso in green ink: Tire Luuch() b. 1896 Sweden
Watermarks
Coat of arms with lily (similar to Heawood 652)
NGA object ID 121537. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.