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ca. 1665 (printed)
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Place of origin

This print by Jean Le Pautre shows a highly decorated garden vase in the Baroque style. His designs were often, as seen here, shaped as imaginary jugs or ewers, when in fact, actual garden vases of the period were more restrained. The vase is shown in a landscape with buildings in the background. The design uses layers of motifs: nymph and human figures, putti, acanthus leaves, masks and flower patterns.

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of a garden vase. Etching by Jean Le Pautre, France, about 1665
Physical description
Print showing a garden vase with elaborate decoration, with buildings in the background and an ornate frame.
Dimensions
  • Height: 27.5cm
  • Width: 21.8cm
Styles
Gallery label
PRINT: A GARDEN VASE
French, about 1665
Etching by Jea le Pautre (1618-82)

Le PAutre's vase designs in the baroque style are often, as here, shaped by imaginary jugs or ewers. Actual garden vases of the period were more restrained, like the Ballin design shown nearby.

17226
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Summary
This print by Jean Le Pautre shows a highly decorated garden vase in the Baroque style. His designs were often, as seen here, shaped as imaginary jugs or ewers, when in fact, actual garden vases of the period were more restrained. The vase is shown in a landscape with buildings in the background. The design uses layers of motifs: nymph and human figures, putti, acanthus leaves, masks and flower patterns.
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Accession number
17226

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Record createdJuly 14, 2005
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