Clairette presents Alexis with the Maisonnette (Alexis, t2, 1789) - Berthet after Bornet
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Date :
1789
Type of image :
Gravure sur cuivre
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Storage Location :
Res/P.o.gall. 660 q-2
Signed work
Legend
Description
Alexis, an abandoned orphan, has just moved in with Condor, who lives in a small house protected by high walls with his daughter Clairette and their servant Germain. They decide to take a walk around the outbuildings to show Alexis around: Clairette takes the lead and shows him the garden, a beautiful poplar tree - placed here in the center of the image - and a stream crossed by a small bridge, before expressing her joy at seeing him settle with them, while Condor and Germain join them. Strangely, the caption replaces Clairette's name with Géorgette: perhaps this reveals Ducray-Duminil's hesitation over the choice of the character's name?
History :
- Signed lower left "Bornet Del." and lower right "Berthet Sculp."
Legend under the image: "Believe your Géorgette, my Alexis: .... this is where you'll find happiness"
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Technical Data
Notice #024350
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