Grisaille Miniature From The Lxvi Period
Artist: Sauvage
This miniature in grisaille on ivory is signed Piat-Joseph Sauvage (1744-1818), an artist renowned for his trompe-l'oeil portraits imitating bas-relief.
- Piat-Joseph Sauvage was a painter of Flemish origin, famous for his miniatures and decorative paintings imitating stone or bronze.
- The work depicts a profile portrait of a man wearing a catogan wig and a costume typical of the late 18th century.
- Technique:This is a miniature painted in grisaille, on an ivory support, housed in a finely chased bronze or brass oval medallion frame
- Maximilien Robespierre: Similar profile portraits of Robespierre dating from 1790-1797 exist in French national collections .
- Jean-Baptiste Fleuriot-Lescot : An anonymous portrait from 1790 preserved in the Musée Carnavalet shows comparable features.
- Jean-Marie-Joseph Ingres : The famous painter's father was also depicted in this profile style in the late 18th century.
- Comparable works by Piat-Joseph Sauvage, including portraits of the royal family or allegories, are regularly found on the antiques market.
1 200 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Excellent condition
Width: 12,6cm
Height: 14 cm
Reference (ID): 1735088
Availability: In stock
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