Artwork
Allegory of the Dauphin's Convalescence (Allegorie sur la convalescence du Dauphin)
Allegory of the Dauphin's Convalescence (Allegorie sur la convalescence du Dauphin) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Gabriel de Saint-Aubin. It dates from 1752 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Allegory of the Dauphin's Convalescence is an etching on laid paper created by Gabriel de Saint-Aubin in 1752.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a complex allegorical scene celebrating the recovery of the French Dauphin, incorporating various symbols and figures, including a central male figure with a book, a reclining sickly figure, clouds, flowers, and a winged presence.
Technique & Style
Executed in etching, the work showcases the artist's use of the medium to achieve detailed and intricate designs, featuring a range of symbolic elements and figurative motifs.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gabriel de Saint-Aubin was a French draftsman, printmaker, etcher and painter.
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The Challenge [right]
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The Death of Tancred [left]
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The Daughters of Minyas