Auktioner
Bilder Jean Baptiste Michel (1748-1804) - Rosalba Giovanna Carriera, after - Apollo with a Lyre - 1785
Beskrivning
Rare etching depecting Apollo with a lyre by Jean Baptiste Michel (1748–1804) after Rosalba Giovanna Carriera (Italian, 1675–1757), 1785.
Jean Baptiste Michel (1748–1804) was a French engraver and printmaker, primarily known for his work in the late 18th century. He was an accomplished artist in the tradition of French engraving, specializing in both topographical and portrait engravings. Michel was a member of the prestigious Académie Royale, and his work often reflected the neoclassical style that was popular during his time. He contributed significantly to the visual culture of the French Enlightenment, producing high-quality engravings that captured various aspects of French history, landscapes, and notable figures.
Artist or Maker:
Jean Baptiste Michel
Medium:
Etching
Date:
1785
