Artwork

Le calendrier des viellards

Le calendrier des viellards, by Jean Dambrun, ink, 1774
Le calendrier des viellards, by Jean Dambrun, ink, 1774

Le calendrier des viellards is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jean Dambrun. It dates from 1774 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Le calendrier des viellards is a print created by Jean Dambrun in 1774, combining etching and engraving techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts an intimate scene of a man and woman in an opulent 18th-century setting. The man's gesture towards a sheet of music suggests a moment of musical instruction or appreciation, underscoring the cultural pursuits of the time.

Technique & Style

Produced using etching and engraving, the print showcases the artist's skill in capturing detailed textures and ornate decorations characteristic of the period's style.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jean Dambrun

Artist

Jean Dambrun

Jean Dambrun (1750–1802) was an artist.

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