Mars assis
School : France
Subject depicted
figure mythologique (Mars myth, de dos, assis, nu, draperie),pied
About this work
The artwork titled "Mars assis", attributed to COYPEL Antoine (d'après), is preserved at musée du Louvre. 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: dessin. It was created using the following materials and techniques: pierre noire, sanguine, papier (gris-beige). Its period of creation is identified as: 18th Century.
The Conserving Museum
"Mars assis" is preserved at musée du Louvre, 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
Mars assis, signée COYPEL Antoine (d'après), est conservée au musée du Louvre dans le domaine dessin. L'oeuvre a été exécutée en pierre noire, sanguine, papier (gris-beige). L'oeuvre présente les dimensions suivantes : H. en m 0,423 ; L. en m 0,507. On y reconnaît : figure mythologique (Mars myth, de dos, assis, nu, draperie),pied. L'oeuvre appartient à la 18e siècle. Complément d'information : né en 1661 ; mort en 1722.
Creation context
La 18e siècle offre à COYPEL Antoine (d'après) le terreau fertile pour concevoir Mars assis. Cette œuvre, désormais joyau du musée du Louvre, est le fruit d'un dialogue constant entre l'artiste et les idées de son siècle. Le contexte de création confère à la pièce une dimension historique qui enrichit considérablement sa lecture.
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Everything you need to know
The work « Mars assis » is held at musée du Louvre, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.
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