Deux papillons affrontés
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représentation scientifique, sciences de la nature, insecte, papillon
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About this work
The artwork titled "Deux papillons affrontés", attributed to Gautier-Dagoty Jacques Fabien (1716-1785), is preserved at musée des beaux-arts. 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, sciences naturelles, faune. It was created using the following materials and techniques: Papier (Manière noire, Eau-forte, Trichromie). Its period of creation is identified as: 2nd quarter 18th Century.
The Conserving Museum
"Deux papillons affrontés" 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.
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The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
About this artwork
Deux papillons affrontés, signée Gautier-Dagoty Jacques Fabien (1716-1785), est conservée au musée des beaux-arts dans le domaine beaux-arts, estampe, sciences naturelles, faune. Papier (Manière noire, Eau-forte, Trichromie) est le procédé utilisé pour cette oeuvre. L'oeuvre présente les dimensions suivantes : H. 26.60, l. 20.10 (Feuille) ; H. 18.90, l. 25.60 (Cuvette). On y reconnaît : représentation scientifique, sciences de la nature, insecte, papillon. La création de cette oeuvre remonte à la 2e quart 18e siècle. Précisions sur cette oeuvre : Marseille, 1716 ; Paris, 1785.
Creation context
Gautier-Dagoty Jacques Fabien (1716-1785) conçoit Deux papillons affrontés dans un environnement artistique façonné par la 2e quart 18e siècle. Cette pièce, conservée au musée des beaux-arts, porte l'empreinte des débats esthétiques et des innovations techniques qui animent alors la scène culturelle. Comprendre ce contexte permet d'apprécier pleinement la portée de l'œuvre.
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