L’ARBRE D’AMOUR (titre inscrit)
Subject depicted
scène (arbre, femme : en pied, homme : assis, échelle, scie, corde, hâche, ange : Cupidon, arc, flèche, allégorie : amour, dispute, costume : époque 18e siècle, tricorne, robe)
About this work
The artwork titled "L’ARBRE D’AMOUR (titre inscrit)", attributed to Basset André (17 .. -1787), is preserved at musée de l'image. 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: estampe, ethnologie, vie sociale - culturelle. It was created using the following materials and techniques: papier vergé (gravure sur cuivre (colorié au pochoir)). Its period of creation is identified as: 2nd quarter 18th Century;2nd half 18th Century.
The Conserving Museum
musée de l'image 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
Basset André (17. -1787) a réalisé L’ARBRE D’AMOUR (titre inscrit), actuellement au musée de l'image. Le procédé technique employé est papier vergé (gravure sur cuivre (colorié au pochoir)). Ses dimensions sont H. 33.6 cm ; l. 20.5 cm (feuille). Sujet représenté : scène (arbre, femme : en pied, homme : assis, échelle, scie, corde, hâche, ange : Cupidon, arc, flèche, allégorie : amour, dispute, costume : époque 18e siècle, tricorne, robe). Sa période de création est la 2e quart 18e siècle;2e moitié 18e siècle. Informations complémentaires : Basset André dit le Jeune (imprimeur, éditeur) : actif vers 1720 à 1785.
Creation context
L’ARBRE D’AMOUR (titre inscrit) de Basset André (17 .. -1787) voit le jour dans le contexte bouillonnant de la 2e quart 18e siècle;2e moitié 18e siècle, une époque de profondes transformations artistiques et culturelles. Aujourd'hui conservée au musée de l'image, 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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