1763
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Allégorie sur l'Erection de la Statue de Louis XV (Allegory on the Establishment of a Statue of Louis XV) is a 1763 ink by Gabriel de Saint-Aubin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a scene of celebration, with a statue of Louis XV at its center. The statue is surrounded by people, some of whom are holding flags or other objects. In the background, there are buildings and a large crowd of people. The scene is rendered in intricate detail, with fine lines and textures that give the image a sense of depth and dimensionality. The use of light and shadow adds to the overall sense of drama and energy. The artist's use of etching and engraving techniques creates a rich, detailed image that invites close examination. To learn more about the artist's techniques, you might look up the art of etching.
Gabriel de Saint-Aubin was a French draftsman, printmaker, etcher and painter.
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