Who created "Picture frame (cadre)"?

Picture frame (cadre) was created by Juste Aurèle Meissonnier in ca. 1735.

When was "Picture frame (cadre)" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1735.

What medium is "Picture frame (cadre)"?

Picture frame (cadre) is Carved and gilded beechwood.

Is "Picture frame (cadre)" in the public domain?

Yes, Picture frame (cadre) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Picture frame (cadre)

Juste Aurèle Meissonnier

ca. 1735

Medium

Carved and gilded beechwood

Dimensions

130 × 90 in. (330.2 × 228.6 cm); Other (of opening): 98 1/2 in. × 69 in. (250.2 × 175.3 cm)

Classification

Woodwork-Furniture

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1971

Accession Number

1971.206.34

About the Artist

Juste Aurèle Meissonnier · 1695–1750

Born in Italy of French ancestry, Meissonnier made his way to Paris in 1718. Named "orfèvre du roi" in 1724 by Louis XV. Became "dessinateur de la chambre et du cabinet du roi" in 1726; meaning he designed all french court festivals. Comment on works: Draftsman; Painter; Sculptor; Architect

Picture frame (cadre)

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