Artwork
Jean-Philippe-Guy Le Gentil, Comte de Paroy, Expelled from David's Studio
Jean-Philippe-Guy Le Gentil, Comte de Paroy, Expelled from David's Studio is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Pierre-Nolasque Bergeret. It dates from 1816 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:recto: in stone, at lower right: Imprimerie Lith. del. / [indecipherable]; by later hand, below image, at right: 1814 [in black conte crayon?] / Desaint. [graphite]; verso: none
- Markings
- Marked:recto: none; verso: Paul Prouté, Paris [personal collection] (Lugt 2103c)
About this work
Overview
Jean-Philippe-Guy Le Gentil, Comte de Paroy, Expelled from David's Studio is a lithograph on wove paper created by Pierre-Nolasque Bergeret around 1816.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic scene in Jacques-Louis David's studio, showing the comte's expulsion. The comte, dressed in outdated attire, stands apart from the surrounding artists and figures, who are gesturing and reacting to the event.
Technique & Style
Bergeret employed lithography, a relatively new technique at the time, to capture the dramatic scene. The work showcases his skill in conveying energy and movement through the medium.
History & Provenance
The lithograph is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington, reflecting Bergeret's involvement in the early 19th-century Parisian art world.
Context
Bergeret was a student of David and worked as a designer of medals and stage costumes, influencing his approach to this lithograph.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Pierre-Nolasque Bergeret (30 January 1782, Bordeaux – 21 February 1863, Paris) was a French painter, pioneer lithographer and designer of medals and costumes for the stage, who studied with Jacques-Louis David.
