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Title Page (Le Titre) was painted by Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin in 1756.

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Title Page (Le Titre) is held by National Gallery of Art.

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Title Page (Le Titre) is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

Title Page (Le Titre)

Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin , 1756

Title Page (Le Titre) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin. It dates from 1756 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:recto: in plate, in image, at center on obelisk: ESSAY / DE / PAPILLONERIES / HUMAINES / PAR / Saint-Aubin; in plate, at bottom left: Saint-Aubin l'ainé invenit et sculpsit; verso: at bottom in graphite in later hand: P d B No 7 - 1 - 1er etat (tres rare) / St. Aubin (Charles Germain l'ainé / né a Paris en 17"
Markings: Marked:recto: none; verso: National Gallery of Art

About this work

Overview

Title Page (Le Titre) is an etching on laid paper created by Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin in 1756.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a fantastical scene with a central tree, surrounded by a multitude of tiny figures, objects, and natural elements. The image is dense with symbolism and narrative hints, as conveyed through the arrangement of butterflies, flowers, and human-like figures.

Technique & Style

The work showcases the artist's skill with etching, a technique that allows for intricate detail and delicate lines. The composition is characterized by its dense, layered quality and a blend of natural and human-made elements.

Context

The inscription 'Essai de Papilloneries Humaines' on the tree trunk suggests a thematic connection to human and natural worlds, potentially framing the work as an experimental or imaginative exploration.