Artwork
At Least Be Discreet and You May Count on Me (pair)
At Least Be Discreet and You May Count on Me (pair) is a print by the Romanticist artist Augustin de Saint-Aubin. It dates from 1789 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
At Least Be Discreet and You May Count on Me is a pair of prints created by Augustin de Saint-Aubin in 1789. The work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print features two oval portraits, a woman and a man, depicted in a playful yet secretive manner. The woman holds a fan and bouquet, while the man sniffs a flower, suggesting a flirtatious or romantic context.
Technique & Style
The artist employed soft shading to create a three-dimensional effect on the subjects' faces and clothing, utilizing chiaroscuro to enhance the visual depth.
Artist & collection
Artist
Augustin de Saint-Aubin sometimes styled Auguste de Saint-Aubin (3 January 1736 – 9 November 1807), belongs to an important dynasty of French designers and engravers.
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