Artwork
Louis Boucherat, Chancelier, Garde des Sceaux de France
Louis Boucherat, Chancelier, Garde des Sceaux de France is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Ange-Laurent de Lalive de Jully. It dates from 1764 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This etching, created around 1764 by Ange-Laurent de Lalive de Jully, portrays Louis Boucherat, who held the offices of Chancellor and Keeper of the Seals of France. The work is a black-and-white print on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Louis Boucherat, is depicted in a formal, dignified manner, reflecting his high-ranking positions in the French government. The round border framing his face, reminiscent of a medal, may symbolize honor or official status.
Technique & Style
The etching exhibits characteristic scratchy lines, highlighting the textured representation of Boucherat's curly hair and high-collared attire. The technique involves inking grooves on a metal plate, resulting in a detailed, rough-hewn appearance distinct from painting.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1764, specific details regarding the etching's ownership history or exhibition record are not provided in the available information.
Context
As a portrait of a prominent French official, this etching situates itself within 18th-century French political and artistic circles, potentially serving as a form of official likeness or commemoration.
Legacy
The etching's impact or influence on subsequent art or historical documentation is not specified in the given details, though it remains a representative example of mid-18th-century French etching techniques.
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