Who created "Au Moins Soyez Discret (At Least Be Discreet)"?

Au Moins Soyez Discret (At Least Be Discreet) was created by Augustin de Saint-Aubin in 1789.

What medium is "Au Moins Soyez Discret (At Least Be Discreet)"?

Au Moins Soyez Discret (At Least Be Discreet) is Etching and engraving; second state of five (Bocher).

Is "Au Moins Soyez Discret (At Least Be Discreet)" in the public domain?

Yes, Au Moins Soyez Discret (At Least Be Discreet) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Au Moins Soyez Discret (At Least Be Discreet)

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

1789

Medium

Etching and engraving; second state of five (Bocher)

Dimensions

Sheet: 21 3/16 × 15 1/16 in. (53.8 × 38.3 cm) Plate: 14 13/16 × 10 7/16 in. (37.6 × 26.5 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1935

Accession Number

35.100.13

Tags

Women

Art Historical Context

**Au Moins Soyez Dis (At Least Be Diset)**, an etching and engraving by French artist Augustin de Saint-Aubin from 1789, captures the witty spirit of late 18th-century Paris. Created in the second state of five common practice in printmaking to refine details and correct imperfections—this work exemplifies the Saint-Aubin family's renowned output of satirical and genre scenes. Measuring a generous sheet size of over 21 by 15 inches, it was designed for display and dissemination, reflecting the era's booming market for affordable prints that poked fun at social norms. Dated to the pivotal year...

About the Artist

Augustin de Saint-Aubin · 1736–1807

Comment on works: Illustrator; Engraver

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