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Recto; Quack Doctor selling his Wares in the open Air (red chalk on paper)
AMO397742 Recto; Quack Doctor selling his Wares in the open Air (red chalk on paper) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Bonimenteur sur un treteau, entour de spectateurs; ); eAshmolean Museum; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23248964
© Ashmolean Museum / Bridgeman Images
Con Man Conman Orator Oratory Quackery Speaker Spectator Speech Talking Westernart Mad Man
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.8cm (9.6" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Caption: "Recto; Quack Doctor selling his Wares in the open Air (red chalk on paper) by Watteau". This artwork by Jean Antoine Watteau, titled "Recto; Quack Doctor selling his Wares in the open Air" captures a lively scene of street performance and deception. In this red chalk sketch, we witness a charismatic quack doctor standing atop a makeshift platform surrounded by an intrigued audience. The artist skillfully portrays the dynamic atmosphere as spectators gather around to listen to the persuasive speech of the con man. With animated gestures and theatrical expressions, he captivates his listeners with promises of miraculous cures and remedies. The table beside him is adorned with various potions and elixirs, adding an air of mystique to his act. Watteau's meticulous attention to detail allows us to observe each character's unique reaction - from skeptical onlookers to those fully engrossed in the spectacle. The composition exudes both curiosity and skepticism towards these dubious practices prevalent during that era. Through this artwork, we are transported back in time, witnessing not only a quack doctor peddling false hope but also gaining insights into societal beliefs surrounding medicine and healing methods during 18th-century France. Displayed at Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK, this piece serves as a testament to Watteau's artistic prowess while shedding light on historical perspectives regarding quackery and public entertainment.
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