Artwork
Rococo Cartouche with Allegorical Figures
Rococo Cartouche with Allegorical Figures is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Johann Daniel Herz the Elder. It dates from 1724 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower left by later hand in brown ink: Jo. Dan. Hertz; across bottom verso by later hand in graphite: 232 120 1705
About this work
Overview
Rococo Cartouche with Allegorical Figures is a drawing created by Johann Daniel Herz the Elder in 1724, executed in red and black chalk on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts three allegorical figures within an ornate frame, accompanied by a small floating figure with a trumpet, suggesting a symbolic or celebratory theme. The figures are characterized by their attributes: a palm branch and a staff.
Technique & Style
The sketch is rendered in loose, rapid lines, conveying a sense of spontaneity. The artist's use of red and black chalk on laid paper creates a dynamic, expressive effect, while the swirling frame evokes a sense of movement and decoration.
Context
This drawing is associated with the Rococo style, characterized by its use of ornate and playful decoration.
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Artist & collection
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