Caverne de Glaucus
School : France
Description
Eau-forte sur papier vergé
Subject depicted
scène mythologique (Glaucus, triton myth, grotte, mer, crustacé)
About this work
The artwork titled "Caverne de Glaucus", attributed to CHEDEL Quentin Pierre, is preserved at musée des Beaux-Arts. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: estampe. It was created using the following materials and techniques: papier vergé, taille-douce. Its period of creation is identified as: 18th Century.
The Conserving Museum
"Caverne de Glaucus" is preserved at musée des Beaux-Arts, 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
CHEDEL Quentin Pierre est l'auteur de Caverne de Glaucus, oeuvre conservée au musée des Beaux-Arts. La réalisation fait appel à papier vergé, taille-douce. Dimensions : H. à la cuvette en mm 116 ; L. à la cuvette en mm 168 ; H. du montage en mm 325 ; L. du montage en mm 500. Sujet représenté : scène mythologique (Glaucus, triton myth, grotte, mer, crustacé). Cette pièce remonte à la 18e siècle. Informations complémentaires : CHEDEL : Châlons-sur Marne, 1705 ; Paris, 1762.
Creation context
La genèse de Caverne de Glaucus par CHEDEL Quentin Pierre est indissociable de l'atmosphère culturelle de la 18e siècle, moment de grands changements dans l'histoire de l'art. Conservée au musée des Beaux-Arts, cette œuvre renferme les échos d'un monde en pleine transformation, où les artistes cherchent de nouvelles manières de représenter la réalité.
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