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Graveurs en taille douce au burin et à l'eau forte (Copper Plate Engravers and Etchers)
Graveurs en taille douce au burin et à l'eau forte (Copper Plate Engravers and Etchers) is an ink print by the Baroque artist Abraham Bosse. It dates from 1643 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:recto: in plate below image at center: Graueurs en taille douce au Burin et a Leaue forte...fait aleaue forte par ABosse a Paris en Lisle du palais lan 1643 auec priuilege
About this work
Overview
Graveurs en taille douce au burin et à l'eau forte (Copper Plate Engravers and Etchers) is an etching on laid paper created by Abraham Bosse in 1643. It showcases the technical processes involved in printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts four men at work in a room filled with art supplies and tools. The scene highlights the craftsmanship and attention to detail required in engraving and etching, reflecting Bosse's expertise in these techniques.
Technique & Style
Executed in etching, the work demonstrates Bosse's proficiency in this medium. The level of detail achieved in the print underscores his skill as a printmaker.
Context
As a French printmaker, Bosse's work was influenced by his knowledge of printmaking techniques. The etching provides insight into the artistic practices of 17th-century France.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Abraham Bosse (c. 1604 – 14 February 1676) was a French artist, mainly as a printmaker in etching, but also in watercolour.
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