Who created "Le roi d'Ethiopie"?

Le roi d'Ethiopie was created by Gérard Vidal after Charles Monnet in 1726 to 1750.

When was "Le roi d'Ethiopie" created?

This artwork was created 1726 to 1750.

What medium is "Le roi d'Ethiopie"?

Le roi d'Ethiopie is etching and engraving.

Is "Le roi d'Ethiopie" in the public domain?

Yes, Le roi d'Ethiopie is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Le roi d'Ethiopie

Gérard Vidal after Charles Monnet

1726 to 1750

Medium

etching and engraving

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Widener Collection

Accession Number

1942.9.2439

Art Historical Context

**Le roi d'Ethiopie** (*The King of Ethiopia*), created between 1726 and 1750, is a striking print by French engraver Gérard Vidal after a design by artist Charles Monnet. Housed in the National Gallery of Art's Widener Collection (Department CG-E), this work exemplifies the reproductive printmaking tradition of the early 18th century, when detailed engravings allowed images from paintings or drawings to reach wider audiences across Europe. The title evokes European fascination with distant lands during the Age of Exploration, portraying an exotic royal figure amid France's Rococo era—a time ...

Le roi d'Ethiopie

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