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Series Title: Studies of Flowers after Nature

Spray of Flowers

c. 1774–1800

L. F. Duruisseau

(French, born 1754)
published by

Roubillac

(France, 18th Century)
Culture
France, 18th century
Medium
chalk-manner etching
Credit Line
Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland in honor of Mrs. William G. Mather 1955.475
Catalogue raisonné
Dunthorne 268
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Description

Crayon manner etching was invented in the 18th century to simulate the texture of chalk drawings, which were very popular at the time. A tool with toothed points of varying thicknesses set at irregular intervals and angles (mattoir) imitated the random character of grains of chalk on textured paper. Etudes de fleurs d’après nature demonstrates how prints propagated floral designs that could be used in the applied arts. Artisans designing textiles or decorating furniture, for instance, were inspired by the compositions found on prints.
A vertically oriented chalk-manner etching in reddish-brown ink on cream paper depicts five floral groupings. A large central bouquet features a multi-petaled rose and clusters of small blossoms. Above, a drooping flower with pointed leaves at its crown hangs downward. Smaller floral sprigs occupy the four corners. Fine dots and textured lines create soft shading throughout. Small text marks the bottom corners, with a number at the top right.

Spray of Flowers

c. 1774–1800

L. F. Duruisseau, Roubillac

(French, born 1754), (France, 18th Century)
France, 18th century

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