DETAILS
Based on a drawing by Augustin de Saint-Aubin that was exhibited in the Salon of 1773 (no. 291). Shows a group of musicians playing in a salon surrounded by an audience. In an ornamental trompe-l’oeil frame with a dedication and a coat of arms.
TITLE
Le Concert / A Madame La Comtesse de Saint Brisson / Par son très humble es très obeissans / Serviteur Duclos
STYLE
Rococo
MEDIUM
Colored etching and engraving on paper
FRAMING
Matted and framed under glass
PLACE OF ORIGIN
France | Europe
MAKER
After Augustin de Saint-Aubin (French, 1736-1807) | Engraver: Antoine-Jean Duclos (French, 1742-95) | L. Provost
MARKS
Marked: (lower left) Aug. de St. Aubin del; (lower right) L. Provost sc
PERIOD
Louis XV (1715-74) | Late 18th century
DATE
Circa 1774
DIMENSIONS
Width 21.5 Depth 1 Height 17.25 inches
Sight: Width 16.5 Height 12.25 inches