Artwork
You May Count on Me
You May Count on Me 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
You May Count on Me is a print depicting a man holding a rose, accompanied by a cherub below him also displaying a rose. The scene is part of a pair of prints showing a couple after a clandestine encounter.
Subject & Meaning
The print portrays the artist and his wife, playfully illustrating the social norms and fashion of 18th-century French aristocracy. The rose serves as a symbol of their romantic tryst.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its whimsical portrayal of the couple and the use of a cherub to reinforce the symbolism of the rose.
Context
The print is one of a pair, with the companion work showing the couple's farewell. Together, they offer a lighthearted glimpse into the mores of the French upper class during the 1700s.
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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