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Afia-Too-Ca, cimetière dans l'île d'Amsterdam
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Afia-Too-Ca, cimetière dans l'île d'Amsterdam

BENARD (graveur) — 2nd half 18th Century

Description

Cette planche gravée représente un lieu de culte funéraire identifié sur l'île d'Amsterdam dans l'océan Indien. Deux hommes sont assis devant un monument constitué d'un tumulus recouvert d'une case. Un abri est visible à la droite de la composition et une autre personne appraît à gauche, portant des fruits sur une branche tenue à l'épaule.

Subject depicted

etnographie (cimetière, paysage)

About this work

The artwork titled "Afia-Too-Ca, cimetière dans l'île d'Amsterdam", attributed to BENARD (graveur), is preserved at musée du château Charles VII. This piece is listed in the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, which catalogues the works held in French museums.

Technique and Materials

This work belongs to the field: beaux-arts, estampe. It was created using the following materials and techniques: papier vergé (eau-forte). Its period of creation is identified as: 2nd half 18th Century.

The Conserving Museum

"Afia-Too-Ca, cimetière dans l'île d'Amsterdam" is preserved at musée du château Charles VII, an institution bearing the « Musée de France » label. This label ensures that the collections are managed rigorously in terms of conservation, inventory, and public accessibility.

Data sources

The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).

About this artwork

BENARD (graveur) a réalisé Afia-Too-Ca, cimetière dans l'île d'Amsterdam, actuellement au musée du château Charles VII. Le procédé technique employé est papier vergé (eau-forte). Mesures : l. 50 cm ; H. 27 cm. Le thème de l'oeuvre est : etnographie (cimetière, paysage). L'oeuvre date de la 2e moitié 18e siècle.

Creation context

C'est durant la 2e moitié 18e siècle que BENARD (graveur) conçoit Afia-Too-Ca, cimetière dans l'île d'Amsterdam, porté par un élan de renouvellement artistique qui traverse alors le monde de la création. Le musée du château Charles VII conserve aujourd'hui cette pièce née d'un moment historique singulier, où les conventions esthétiques sont remises en question et où de nouvelles voies s'ouvrent aux artistes les plus audacieux.

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Everything you need to know

The work « Afia-Too-Ca, cimetière dans l'île d'Amsterdam » is held at musée du château Charles VII, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.

This artwork is attributed to BENARD (graveur) according to the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture. Check the artist's profile on DellArte to discover their background, other works, and museums that house their creations.

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