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L Enseigne de Gersaint (detail of the left section), 1720 (oil on canvas)
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L Enseigne de Gersaint (detail of the left section), 1720 (oil on canvas)
XIR897872 L Enseigne de Gersaint (detail of the left section), 1720 (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); Schloss Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany; (add.info.: L Enseigne de Gersaint. Detail : partie de gauche.); French, out of copyright
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Aristocratic Art Dealer Back Boutique Business Clients Cobbles Cobblestones Domestic Servant Enseigne Gallery Louis Xiv Moving Shop Sign Staff Straw Threshold Valet Young Man Facing Away
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This print captures a mesmerizing detail of the left section of Jean Antoine Watteau's masterpiece, "L'Enseigne de Gersaint". Painted in 1720 with oil on canvas, this artwork is housed at Schloss Charlottenburg in Berlin, Germany. The painting depicts a bustling scene outside the threshold of Edme Francois Gersaint's shop. In this particular detail, we witness the commotion and activity as Gersaint's business undergoes a significant change. The shop sign hangs prominently above the entrance, signaling its function as an art dealer and marchand mercier. Men and women are seen moving out and packing away precious paintings into boxes while others observe from afar. A young man dressed in a vibrant pink silk dress catches our attention as he turns his back to us, perhaps an aristocrat bidding farewell to his beloved art collection. The cobbled road beneath him adds texture to the composition while a servant or valet stands nearby, ready to assist. The presence of clients and staff further emphasizes the significance of this momentous occasion. This snapshot transports us back to the elegant world of 18th-century Parisian society where art was cherished and celebrated. Through this print by www. bridgemanimages. com, we are granted a glimpse into history - witnessing not only an exquisite work of art but also capturing a pivotal moment in time for both Gersaint's boutique gallery and French culture itself.
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