1736 1793 Collection

Young Woman Seated on a Bed, 1764-1767. Creator: Louis-Marin Bonnet (French, 1736-1793)
Young Woman Seated on a Bed, 1764-1767. This print emulates a traditional chiaroscuro drawing: dark outlines and shadows with white highlights on specially toned paper

Young Woman Seated on a Bed, before 1764. Creator: Louis-Marin Bonnet (French, 1736-1793)
Young Woman Seated on a Bed, before 1764. Although this scene of a nude woman lounging in her bedchamber appears to be drawn with red chalk like the drawings by Greuze and Boucher nearby

The Woman taking Coffee, 1774. Creator: Louis-Marin Bonnet (French, 1736-1793)
The Woman taking Coffee, 1774. In his quest to emulate fashionable drawings for display, Bonnet developed a method for printing gold frames

Love Requests Venus to Return His Weapons to Him, 1768. Creator: Louis-Marin Bonnet (French)
Love Requests Venus to Return His Weapons to Him, 1768. For his aristocratic patrons, Boucher made numerous paintings of intriguing female nudes, thinly veiled as Roman goddesses lounging in luxury

Young Woman Seated Bed 1764 Louis-Marin Bonnet
Young Woman Seated on a Bed, before 1764. Louis-Marin Bonnet (French, 1736-1793), after Francois Boucher (French, 1703-1770)

Love Requests Venus Return Weapons 1768 Louis-Marin Bonnet
Love Requests Venus to Return His Weapons to Him, 1768. Louis-Marin Bonnet (French, 1736-1793), after Francois Boucher (French, 1703-1770)

Woman taking Coffee 1774 Louis-Marin Bonnet French
The Woman taking Coffee, 1774. Louis-Marin Bonnet (French, 1736-1793). Color chalk-manner etching and engraving with applied gold-leaf; sheet: 32.2 x 25 cm (12 11/16 x 9 13/16 in.); image

Head of a Woman (Mme. Deshayes?), c. 1771. Creator: Louis-Marin Bonnet (French, 1736-1793)
Head of a Woman (Mme. Deshayes?), c. 1771. To produce this print, Bonnet used three different printing plates to layer black ink, then semitransparent blue ink

Head Woman Mme Deshayes 1771 Louis-Marin Bonnet
Head of a Woman (Mme. Deshayes?), c. 1771. Louis-Marin Bonnet (French, 1736-1793), after Francois Boucher (French, 1703-1770)

Reclining Venus late 19th century Lithograph
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L Air Air Group Three Putti Clouds 18th century
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Young Girl holding Cat 1769 Crayon-manner engraving printed
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Head Old Man mid late 18th century Crayon manner engraving printed
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Jean Sylvain Bailly (1736-1793) French astronomer and politician. President of National Assembly Mayor of Paris 1789-90. Guillotined in French Revolution. Copperplate engraving

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"Exploring the Artistic World of Louis-Marin Bonnet (1736-1793)" Step into the captivating world of Louis-Marin Bonnet, a French artist whose works continue to mesmerize art enthusiasts today. With his keen eye for detail and masterful technique, Bonnet brings to life various subjects in his paintings and engravings. In "Young Woman Seated on a Bed" from 1764-1767, we witness Bonnet's ability to capture the delicate beauty of youth. The young woman exudes an air of tranquility as she sits gracefully on her bed, inviting us into her private sanctuary. Another masterpiece by Bonnet is "The Woman taking Coffee, " created in 1774. This painting showcases his talent for portraying everyday scenes with elegance and charm. The woman's poised demeanor while enjoying her coffee evokes a sense of quiet contemplation. Bonnet also delves into mythology with "Love Requests Venus to Return His Weapons to Him" from 1768. Here, he skillfully depicts Love pleading with Venus for the return of his weapons, showcasing both his storytelling abilities and artistic prowess. Moving beyond paintings, Bonnet's expertise extends to engravings as well. In "Head of a Woman, " believed to be Mme. Deshayes, circa 1771, he captures the essence and character of this mysterious lady through intricate lines and shading techniques. Additionally, other notable pieces include "Reclining Venus, " a late 19th-century lithograph that pays homage to classical artistry; "L'Air Air Group Three Putti Clouds, " an enchanting depiction featuring cherubic figures amidst billowing clouds; and "Young Girl holding Cat" from 1769 - a charming crayon-manner engraving that showcases Bonnet's versatility across mediums. Finally, we encounter an intriguing portrayal titled "Head Old Man.