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Cherub architects, c1850. Creator: Ecole Francaise
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Cherub architects, c1850. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Cherub architects, c1850
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Amorini Angelic Architect Boucher Francois Cherubim Cherubs Ecole Francaise Floor Plan Floorplan Four People Frame Francaise Ecole François Boucher French School Gilding Graphics Ground Plan Miniature Musee Cognacq Jay Plan Rococo Era Round Watercolor
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This exquisite 19th century artwork, titled "Cherub Architects" by Ecole Francaise, showcases four cherubic boys engaged in the serious business of architectural design. The scene, set against a gilded frame, is a delightful representation of the Rococo era's love for the amorini, or cherubs, and their playful yet sophisticated depiction in art. The boys, clad in their natural state, are deeply engrossed in their task, with one holding a circular floor plan or ground plan, another tracing a shape with a ruler, and the other two observing intently. The use of vibrant colors and gouache techniques adds a sense of depth and texture to the miniature painting. The French School of Art, represented by Ecole Francaise, was renowned for its mastery of the Rococo style, with François Boucher being one of its most famous proponents. The influence of Boucher's work is evident in the delicate and graceful lines, as well as the soft, rounded shapes of the cherubs. This cherubic quartet, with their nude bodies and serious demeanor, challenges the traditional perception of cherubs as merely playful and frivolous beings. Instead, they are portrayed as capable and intelligent, embodying the spirit of creativity and innovation that characterized the 1850s in France. The painting, with its intricate details and rich heritage, is now a part of the esteemed collection at Musée Cognacq-Jay in Paris, a testament to the enduring appeal and significance of this masterpiece in the history of art.
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