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Quoi donc, les vrais Chrétiens auraient tant de vertu
Quoi donc, les vrais Chrétiens auraient tant de vertu is a graphite drawing by the Baroque artist Hubert François Gravelot. It dates from 1736 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:in unknown hand, across bottom in brown ink: Quoi donc, les vrais Chretiens auraient tant de vertu. / Alzire Act: V.Sc.7.
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Overview
Quoi donc, les vrais Chrétiens auraient tant de vertu is a 1736 drawing by Hubert-François Gravelot, a French artist who worked primarily as an engraver and book illustrator.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a lively gathering of people in front of a grand building, with figures engaged in conversation, gesturing, or observing the scene. The characters wear robes and hats, adding to the sense of occasion and drama.
Technique & Style
Gravelot employed red chalk and graphite on laid paper to create the drawing, achieving a sense of depth and texture. The medium allows for nuanced expression and detail, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene.
History & Provenance
Gravelot, born in Paris, moved to London in 1732, where he played a significant role in promoting the Rococo style in British design through his illustrations and engravings.
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Artist
Hubert-François Bourguignon, commonly known as Gravelot (26 March 1699 – 20 April 1773), was a French engraver, a famous book illustrator, designer and drawing-master.
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