Who painted Le Bateleur (The Street Performer)?

Le Bateleur (The Street Performer) was painted by Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin in 1748.

Where can I see Le Bateleur (The Street Performer)?

Le Bateleur (The Street Performer) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Le Bateleur (The Street Performer)?

Le Bateleur (The Street Performer) is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Le Bateleur (The Street Performer)?

Museum-quality prints of Le Bateleur (The Street Performer) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Le Bateleur (The Street Performer)

Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin , 1748

Le Bateleur (The Street Performer) is an ink print by the Baroque artist Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin. It dates from 1748 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:recto: in plate, in image, at lower center: LE / BATELEUR; verso: at center in brown ink in 18th-century hand: No 94 [?]
Markings: Marked:recto: none; verso: National Gallery of Art

About this work

Overview

Le Bateleur (The Street Performer) is an etching on laid paper created by Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin around 1748.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a whimsical scene featuring a small man in a chair with a telescope, surrounded by oversized butterflies resembling a person and a chair. The image is framed by swirling vines and flowers, and includes a cart labeled 'Le Bateleur' with various objects.

Technique & Style

The work showcases the artist's use of etching to create detailed, intricate lines and textures, contributing to the overall playful and humorous tone.