Author(s):
chéreau, jacques (known as the young) (blois, 29–10–1688 - paris, 01–12–1776), engraver
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts, print
name(s): print
materials and techniques: engraving, laid paper
dimensions - artwork:
height: 31cm
width: 45. 8cm
description:
optical view of an imaginary architecture
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
registration - center “prison of dardanus, / or new view dedicated to optics enthusiasts”
inscription - b. G "chereau excudit. In paris rue st jacques"
registration - b. D "near the fontaine st severin au coq. / avec privilege"
iconographic description:
this scene is similar to the setting for jean-philippe rameau's lyric tragedy, dardanus, a play in a prologue and five acts presented for the first time in 1739, then reworked in 1744. In act iv, dardanus is taken prisoner after confessing his feelings to iphise, daughter of his rival king teucer. The lamentation of dardanus in his prison only appears in 1744. The theme here is a pretext for the composition of an architectural view. In the foreground, a cut to a gallery allows us to see the prisoner. Historical commentary:
work linked to the lyric tragedy dardanus, music by jean-philippe rameau, libretto by charles-antoine le clerc de la bruère. Play in five acts presented at the royal academy of music on 11/19/1739. The story relates the thwarted love of dardanus, son of jupiter and iphise, daughter of the king of phrygia. Themes / subjects / places represented:
urban landscape
mode of acquisition: legacy
name of donor, testator, seller: siohan, corrie and robert
date of acquisition: 1991
institution: museum of romantic life
inventory number: csr ag 284. Date: Unknown.
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