Artwork
Amusement, Arabesque
Amusement, Arabesque is a print by the Baroque artist Gabriel Huquier. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1927.317
- Credit line
- Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland
About this work
Overview
Amusement, Arabesque is a print created by Gabriel Huquier in 1750, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a group of people in a lush outdoor setting, surrounded by trees and foliage, rendered in a classical style with elegant lines and flowing curves.
Technique & Style
Intricate details, such as delicate clothing folds and subtle facial expressions, are achieved through the artist's skilled use of light and shadow, adding depth to the scene.
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Artist
Gabriel Huquier (1695–1772) was an entrepreneurial French drawer (artist), engraver, printmaker, publisher, and art collector, who became a pivotal figure in the production of French 18th-century ornamental etchings and engravings
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