Who created "La Brouette (The Paltry Coach)"?

La Brouette (The Paltry Coach) was created by Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin in c. 1748, published in or after 1754.

When was "La Brouette (The Paltry Coach)" created?

This artwork was created c. 1748, published in or after 1754.

What medium is "La Brouette (The Paltry Coach)"?

La Brouette (The Paltry Coach) is etching on laid paper.

Is "La Brouette (The Paltry Coach)" in the public domain?

Yes, La Brouette (The Paltry Coach) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

La Brouette (The Paltry Coach)

Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin

c. 1748, published in or after 1754

Medium

etching on laid paper

Dimensions

plate: 18.4 × 27.8 cm (7 1/4 × 10 15/16 in.) sheet: 30 cm (11 13/16 in.)

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Rosenwald Collection

Accession Number

1958.8.128

Art Historical Context

Welcome to the enchanting world of 18th-century French satire at the National Gallery of Art *La Brouette (Thetry Coach)*, an etching by Charles Germain de-Aubin, dates to around 1748 and was published in or after 1754. Saint-Aubin, a prolificaver from a family of artists, captured the Rococo era's spirit with his witty observations of Parisian. This print, from the esteemed Rosenwald Collection measures a modest plate size of 18.4 ×27.8 cm, close inspection of its intricate details. The title slyly contrasts a humble *brouette*—a wheelbarrow—with the of a coach, likely poking fun at social p...

La Brouette (The Paltry Coach)

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