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Louis Boucherat, Chancelier, Garde des Sceaux de France
Louis Boucherat, Chancelier, Garde des Sceaux de France is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Ange-Laurent de Lalive de Jully. It dates from 1764 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower center in plate: 26; by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: Boucherat Chancelier 113/4 / par Delalive de Jully avt la lettre / 34 rare ooz
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Overview
This etching, created around 1764 by Ange-Laurent de Lalive de Jully, portrays Louis Boucherat, who held the offices of Chancellor and Keeper of the Seals of France. The work is a black-and-white print on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Louis Boucherat, is depicted in a formal, dignified manner, reflecting his high-ranking positions in the French government. The round border framing his face, reminiscent of a medal, may symbolize honor or official status.
Technique & Style
The etching exhibits characteristic scratchy lines, highlighting the textured representation of Boucherat's curly hair and high-collared attire. The technique involves inking grooves on a metal plate, resulting in a detailed, rough-hewn appearance distinct from painting.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1764, specific details regarding the etching's ownership history or exhibition record are not provided in the available information.
Context
As a portrait of a prominent French official, this etching situates itself within 18th-century French political and artistic circles, potentially serving as a form of official likeness or commemoration.
Legacy
The etching's impact or influence on subsequent art or historical documentation is not specified in the given details, though it remains a representative example of mid-18th-century French etching techniques.
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