Artwork
Le Bateleur (The Street Performer)
Le Bateleur (The Street Performer) is an ink print by the Baroque artist Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin. It dates from 1748 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Le Bateleur (The Street Performer) is an etching on laid paper created by Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin around 1748.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a whimsical scene featuring a small man in a chair with a telescope, surrounded by oversized butterflies resembling a person and a chair. The image is framed by swirling vines and flowers, and includes a cart labeled 'Le Bateleur' with various objects.
Technique & Style
The work showcases the artist's use of etching to create detailed, intricate lines and textures, contributing to the overall playful and humorous tone.
Artist & collection
