L'adolescence de Paul et Virginie
Subject depicted
scène (île Maurice, cycle narratif, adolescent, Paul, Virginie, pluie, jupon, homme, forêt, bananier, montagne)
About this work
The artwork titled "L'adolescence de Paul et Virginie", attributed to Legrand Augustin Claude Simon (graveur, éditeur);Schall Jean-Frédéric (peintre), is preserved at musée de Villèle. 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, mémoire de l'esclavage. It was created using the following materials and techniques: eau-forte, couleur (rehaut), papier. Its period of creation is identified as: 4th quarter 18th Century.
The Conserving Museum
musée de Villèle preserves this work in its collections. As a « Musée de France » labeled museum, the institution is committed to preserving and showcasing the pieces entrusted to it.
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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
Legrand Augustin Claude Simon (graveur, éditeur);Schall Jean-Frédéric (peintre) est l'auteur de L'adolescence de Paul et Virginie, oeuvre conservée au musée de Villèle. Elle est réalisée avec la technique suivante : eau-forte, couleur (rehaut), papier. Dimensions de l'oeuvre : Hauteur en cm 45 ; Largeur en cm 39. On y reconnaît : scène (île Maurice, cycle narratif, adolescent, Paul, Virginie, pluie, jupon, homme, forêt, bananier, montagne). Cette pièce remonte à la 4e quart 18e siècle. On sait de cette oeuvre que : Legrand : Paris, 1765 ; Paris, 1815#Schall : Strasbourg, 1752 ; Paris, 1825.
Creation context
L'adolescence de Paul et Virginie de Legrand Augustin Claude Simon (graveur, éditeur);Schall Jean-Frédéric (peintre) voit le jour dans le contexte bouillonnant de la 4e quart 18e siècle, une époque de profondes transformations artistiques et culturelles. Aujourd'hui conservée au musée de Villèle, cette œuvre reflète les aspirations et les questionnements esthétiques de son temps. L'artiste puise dans l'effervescence créatrice de son époque les ressources nécessaires pour forger une œuvre qui dialogue avec les courants dominants tout en affirmant une voix personnelle.
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