Artwork

Philippe Cayeux

Philippe Cayeux, by Louis-Simon Lempereur, ink, 1768
Philippe Cayeux, by Louis-Simon Lempereur, ink, 1768

Philippe Cayeux is an ink print by the Baroque artist Louis-Simon Lempereur. It dates from 1768 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Philippe Cayeux is an engraving over etching on laid paper, created by Louis-Simon Lempereur in 1768. The portrait depicts a man with curly hair and a high-collared shirt, his face turned to the right.

Subject & Meaning

The subject of the engraving is a man with distinctive curly hair and attire featuring a high collar, though the individual's identity and the work's broader meaning are not explicitly defined in the provided context.

Technique & Style

The work combines engraving over etching on laid paper. While initially described in relation to Baroque due to its lighting and shadowing for depth, the 1768 date suggests a stylistic alignment more closely with the transitioning tastes towards Neoclassicism or a late Baroque interpretation.

History & Provenance

Created in 1768 by Louis-Simon Lempereur, specific details regarding the work's history, ownership, or exhibition history before its current location are not provided.

Context

Emerging in the late 18th century, this piece reflects the artistic transitions of its time, potentially embodying the detailed realism of late Baroque or the emerging simplicity of Neoclassical influences.

Legacy

The enduring impact or notable influence of 'Philippe Cayeux' on subsequent artistic movements or its recognition within Lempereur's oeuvre is not detailed in the available information.

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.