Arabesques inventés et gravés par J.D. Dugourc
Print
1782 (made)
1782 (made)
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This 18th-century print is from a set entitled Arabesques, designed by Jean Dèmosthëne Dugourc. Dugourc designed a wide variety of objects in his ornate style, including furniture, vases and interiors. He worked for the French court, including for Marie-Antoinette, as well as for Catherine II of Russia and Gustav III of Sweden. This print shows his characteristic style, light yet abundant, with nymphs, grotesques, putti and flowers.
Object details
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| Title | <i>Arabesques inventés et gravés par J.D. Dugourc</i> (series title) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Plate from Arabesques, engraving by Jean Dugourc, France, 1782 |
| Physical description | Print showing an urn, decorated with swan heads, surrounded by nymphs, putti, fish and flowers, engraving on paper. |
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| Object history | Plate from "Arabesques", French, 1782 Engraving by Jean Dugourc (1749-1825) |
| Production | From a set of 6 plates, Arabesques inventés et gravés par J.D. Dugourc |
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| Summary | This 18th-century print is from a set entitled Arabesques, designed by Jean Dèmosthëne Dugourc. Dugourc designed a wide variety of objects in his ornate style, including furniture, vases and interiors. He worked for the French court, including for Marie-Antoinette, as well as for Catherine II of Russia and Gustav III of Sweden. This print shows his characteristic style, light yet abundant, with nymphs, grotesques, putti and flowers. |
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| Accession number | 27448:4 |
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| Record created | December 1, 2005 |
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