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La fiancee du roi de Garbe: La cassette. Creator: Jean Baptiste Tilliard
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La fiancee du roi de Garbe: La cassette. Creator: Jean Baptiste Tilliard
La fiancee du roi de Garbe: La cassette
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Charles Monnet Chest Etching And Engraving Fiancee Jean Baptiste Tilliard Monnet Charles Shore Tilliard Jean Baptiste Wave Waves Head Dress
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La Fiancée du Roi de Garbe: La Cassette," an exquisite 18th century engraving and etching by Jean Baptiste Tilliard, captures a captivating moment of romance and maritime transport. The scene unfolds on the shores of a tranquil, geographical feature, where a woman in an elegant headdress and headgear, dressed in the finest French fashion, waits for her beloved. He, a man of the sea, stands on the deck of a ship, gazing longingly at his future bride. The engraving, part of the rich heritage art collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., is a testament to the enduring power of love and the importance of water transport in the eighteenth century. The intricate details of the ships, the waves crashing against the shore, and the textured fabric of the woman's dress are all rendered with masterful skill. The monochrome palette adds to the timeless quality of the image, transporting us back to an era of monarchs and maritime adventures. The man, identified as Charles Monnet, and the woman, his fiancée, are lost in their own world, oblivious to the passing ships and the vast expanse of water before them. The chest or cassette at the woman's feet, a common feature in 18th century art, adds an air of mystery and anticipation to the scene. This stunning work of art, created by the skilled hand of Jean Baptiste Tilliard, invites us to ponder the complexities of human emotion and the beauty of the natural world. It is a reminder of the enduring power of art to transport us to another time and place, and to inspire wonder and appreciation for the world around us.
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