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Negresse [sic] namaquas
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Negresse [sic] namaquas

Laroque J. (graveur);Grasset de Saint-Sauveur Jacques (éditeur, directeur) — Laroque : ?, 17.. ; ?, 18.. ; nationalité : Française#J. Grasset de Saint-Sauveur : Montréal (Québec), 16/04/1757 ; Paris, 03/05/1810 ; nationalité : Française — 4th quarter 18th Century

Subject depicted

figure (Afrique noire, femme, Namaqua, costume traditionnel, bijou, sac)

About this work

The artwork titled "Negresse [sic] namaquas", attributed to Laroque J. (graveur);Grasset de Saint-Sauveur Jacques (éditeur, directeur), is preserved at musée de Villèle. 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, mémoire de l'esclavage, Afrique. It was created using the following materials and techniques: taille-douce, aquarelle, papier vergé. Its period of creation is identified as: 4th quarter 18th Century.

The Conserving Museum

"Negresse [sic] namaquas" is preserved at musée de Villèle, 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

Negresse [sic] namaquas (Laroque J. (graveur);Grasset de Saint-Sauveur Jacques (éditeur, directeur)) est une oeuvre des collections du musée de Villèle relevant de estampe, mémoire de l'esclavage, Afrique. L'oeuvre a été exécutée en taille-douce, aquarelle, papier vergé. L'oeuvre présente les dimensions suivantes : Hauteur en cm 25.3 ; Largeur en cm 19. Le motif représenté : figure (Afrique noire, femme, Namaqua, costume traditionnel, bijou, sac). Cette réalisation date de la 4e quart 18e siècle. Informations complémentaires : Laroque : ?, 17. ; ?, 18. ; nationalité : Française#J. Grasset de Saint-Sauveur : Montréal (Québec), 16/04/1757 ; Paris, 03/05/1810 ; nationalité : Française.

Creation context

La 4e quart 18e siècle offre à Laroque J. (graveur);Grasset de Saint-Sauveur Jacques (éditeur, directeur) le terreau fertile pour concevoir Negresse [sic] namaquas. Cette œuvre, désormais joyau du musée de Villèle, 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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The work « Negresse [sic] namaquas » is held at musée de Villèle, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.

This artwork is attributed to Laroque J. (graveur);Grasset de Saint-Sauveur Jacques (éditeur, directeur) according to the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture. Check the artist's profile on DellArte to discover their background, other works, and museums that house their creations.

Data comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture (data.culture.gouv.fr), distributed under Open License v2.0 (Etalab). The records are provided by the museums and validated by the French Museum Service.

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