Who painted Blason de la Ville de Paris (Arms of the City of Paris)?

Blason de la Ville de Paris (Arms of the City of Paris) was painted by Per Gustaf Floding in 1761.

Where can I see Blason de la Ville de Paris (Arms of the City of Paris)?

Blason de la Ville de Paris (Arms of the City of Paris) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Blason de la Ville de Paris (Arms of the City of Paris)?

Blason de la Ville de Paris (Arms of the City of Paris) is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Blason de la Ville de Paris (Arms of the City of Paris)

Per Gustaf Floding , 1761

Blason de la Ville de Paris (Arms of the City of Paris) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Per Gustaf Floding. It dates from 1761 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower center in plate: S. Challe Sculptor Reg. inv. del. / Blason de la Ville de Paris / Premier Essay de la Gravure en manier de Lavis Inven= / té et Exécuté par P. Floding Gr. Pens: du Roy de Svede

About this work

Overview

Blason de la Ville de Paris is an 18th-century print created by Per Gustaf Floding around 1761, utilizing etching and aquatint techniques on laid paper in monochromatic brown hues. It is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts the coat of arms of the City of Paris, featuring a shield with a lion standing on a boat and holding a sword. The shield is set against a background adorned with three golden fleur-de-lis on a blue field, symbolizing the city's heraldic identity.

Technique & Style

Floding employed a combination of etching and aquatint to achieve detailed lines and shaded depths in a uniform brown print. The wavy edges of the shield, suggestive of water, add a tactile quality to the design.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1761, the print is now housed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., as part of its collection.

Context

As an etching, this work reflects 18th-century printmaking techniques that allowed for detailed, reproducible artworks. The use of aquatint alongside etching was particularly popular during this period for achieving nuanced tonal ranges.

Legacy

While specific influence or widespread recognition of 'Blason de la Ville de Paris' beyond its archival presence is not prominently documented, it contributes to the historical record of Paris's heraldic symbols and 18th-century European printmaking practices.