Profils des placards a grands et petits cadres. (1769-1774)
André Jacob Roubo1769-1774 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1791)
Specifications
- Year
- 1769-1774
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1739–1791
About the artwork
Dated 1769-1774, "Profils des placards a grands et petits cadres." is an artwork by André Jacob Roubo. Illustration, a short history: The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries are often described as a golden age of book and magazine illustration. Illustration serves a text or a story, a tradition that runs from decorated medieval manuscripts to printed book plates, magazines, and posters. Historical background, 1769-1774: In Japan, ukiyo-e woodblock printing flourished in the Edo period and made colour prints a popular and affordable art form. The Enlightenment and the habit of the Grand Tour fed a wider interest in science, travel, antiquity, and natural history, and illustrators accompanied many expeditions. It is listed in the Illustration collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"Profils des placards a grands et petits cadres." is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Illustrative graphics are valued for their decorative line work and narrative quality, which makes them a strong fit for gallery walls, kids rooms, studies, and more intimate interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
French, 1739–1791
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