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Allegory of the Dauphin's Convalescence (Allegorie sur la convalescence du Dauphin)

Gabriel de Saint-Aubin , 1752

Allegory of the Dauphin's Convalescence (Allegorie sur la convalescence du Dauphin), by Gabriel de Saint-Aubin, ink, 1752
Allegory of the Dauphin's Convalescence (Allegorie sur la convalescence du Dauphin), by Gabriel de Saint-Aubin, ink, 1752

Allegory of the Dauphin's Convalescence (Allegorie sur la convalescence du Dauphin) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Gabriel de Saint-Aubin. It dates from 1752 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription
Inscribed:recto: in plate, below image, at left: G. de St Aubin; in plate, below image, at right: 1762
Markings
Marked:recto: Robert-Dumesnil (Lugt 2200); verso: National Gallery of Art

About this work

Overview

Allegory of the Dauphin's Convalescence is an etching on laid paper created by Gabriel de Saint-Aubin in 1752.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a complex allegorical scene celebrating the recovery of the French Dauphin, incorporating various symbols and figures, including a central male figure with a book, a reclining sickly figure, clouds, flowers, and a winged presence.

Technique & Style

Executed in etching, the work showcases the artist's use of the medium to achieve detailed and intricate designs, featuring a range of symbolic elements and figurative motifs.

Artist & collection

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Allegory of the Dauphin's Convalescence (Allegorie sur la convalescence du Dauphin)?

Allegory of the Dauphin's Convalescence (Allegorie sur la convalescence du Dauphin) was painted by Gabriel de Saint-Aubin in 1752.

Where can I see Allegory of the Dauphin's Convalescence (Allegorie sur la convalescence du Dauphin)?

Allegory of the Dauphin's Convalescence (Allegorie sur la convalescence du Dauphin) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Allegory of the Dauphin's Convalescence (Allegorie sur la convalescence du Dauphin)?

Allegory of the Dauphin's Convalescence (Allegorie sur la convalescence du Dauphin) is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Allegory of the Dauphin's Convalescence (Allegorie sur la convalescence du Dauphin)?

Museum-quality prints of Allegory of the Dauphin's Convalescence (Allegorie sur la convalescence du Dauphin) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.