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This is a drawing showing a classical architectural scene with statues and a central monument. The drawing includes a detailed central monument, flanked by tall pedestals on either side supporting statues. The scene is set in a classical architectural context with carvings and inscriptions visible on the bases of the statues. The surrounding elements include draped fabric and architectural features. In the background, there is a faint representation of clouds or celestial figures, creating depth and atmosphere. The line work and rendering of details show a meticulous approach to capturing the grandeur and elegance of classical forms.
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This is a drawing showing a classical architectural scene with statues and a central monument. The drawing includes a detailed central monument, flanked by tall pedestals on either side supporting statues. The scene is set in a classical architectural context with carvings and inscriptions visible on the bases of the statues. The surrounding elements include draped fabric and architectural features. In the background, there is a faint representation of clouds or celestial figures, creating depth and atmosphere. The line work and rendering of details show a meticulous approach to capturing the grandeur and elegance of classical forms.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Allégorie sur l'Erection de la Statue de Louis XV (Allegory on the Establishment of a Statue of Louis XV)

Gabriel Jacques de Saint-Aubin

Date
c. 1763
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 31.8 × 23.7 cm (12 1/2 × 9 5/16 in.) sheet: 33.1 × 25 cm (13 1/16 × 9 13/16 in.) mount: 42.3 × 29.8 cm (16 5/8 × 11 3/4 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1950.17.265
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1751 to 1775
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Statue
  • Figures
  • Frame
Provenance

Henri-Jean Thomas [1872-1960], Paris, (Lugt 1378);

Marks

recto: none; verso: Henri-Jean Thomas (Lugt 1378)

Watermarks

to be identified

NGA object ID 39496. 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.