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Troisieme livre de formes Cartels et Rocailles (Title Page)

Troisieme livre de formes Cartels et Rocailles (Title Page), by Antoine Aveline, ink, 1736
Troisieme livre de formes Cartels et Rocailles (Title Page), by Antoine Aveline, ink, 1736

Troisieme livre de formes Cartels et Rocailles (Title Page) is an ink print by the Baroque artist Antoine Aveline. It dates from 1736 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Troisieme livre de formes Cartels et Rocailles is a print created by Antoine Aveline in 1736 using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts an ornate design resembling a decorative wall panel, featuring a central medallion with French text, surrounded by foliage and scrollwork, and topped with figures holding a crown and a vase.

Technique & Style

The detailed design, achieved through etching and engraving, creates a stone-like effect with heavy shadows and intricate patterns, suggesting its use as a guide for builders or decorators.

Context

The text within the medallion appears to be a title, and the mention of a Paris shop at the bottom indicates it was sold there, likely serving as a model for decorative work.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.