Who created "Second Guard-Room"?

Second Guard-Room was created by François Boucher|Jacques Gabriel Huquier in mid to late 18th century.

When was "Second Guard-Room" created?

This artwork was created mid to late 18th century.

What medium is "Second Guard-Room"?

Second Guard-Room is Etching and engraving.

Is "Second Guard-Room" in the public domain?

Yes, Second Guard-Room is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Second Guard-Room

François Boucher|Jacques Gabriel Huquier

mid to late 18th century

Medium

Etching and engraving

Dimensions

Sheet (trimmed): 13 5/8 × 8 5/16 in. (34.6 × 21.1 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953

Accession Number

53.600.1065

Tags

Bow and ArrowSwordsMen

Art Historical Context

Step into the opulent world of 18th-century France with *Second Guard-Room*, a captivating etching and engraving by Françoisoucher, the quintessential Rococo master, after a design reproduced by Jacques Gabriel Huquier Created in the mid to late 1700s, this print (13 5/8 × 8 5/16 in.) evokes the grandeur of royal palaces, likely depicting an ornate guard chamber filled with vigilant men armed with bows, arrows, and swords. Boucher's playful yet elegant style shines through in the intricate details of costumes, weaponry, and architectural flourishes, capturing the era's love for lavish decorati...

About the Artist

François Boucher|Jacques Gabriel Huquier · 1703–1770

François Boucher (1703–1770) stands as the quintessential master of French Rococo painting and the most celebrated decorative artist of the 18th century. Born in Paris to a lace designer, Boucher created a visual language that perfectly embodied the refined taste, sensuality, and elegance of Louis XV's court. His prolific output—encompassing paintings, tapestry designs, theatrical sets, and decora...

Second Guard-Room

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