ca. 1665 (printed)
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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.
Object details
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| 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. |
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| 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.
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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 created | July 14, 2005 |
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