J. GAMELIN (1738-1803), Anatomical muscle study, 1779, Copper engraving

Jacques Gamelin (1738 Carcassonne, Aude - 1803 ibid.): Anatomical muscle study of a man, leaning on a wall in supine view, full body, from the anatomical plate work 'Nouveau recueil d'ostéologie et de myologie' (A New Collection of Bones and Muscles), 1779, Copper engraving

Technique: Copper engraving on Paper

Date: 1779

Description: Watermark with the inscription "PC" at the bottom and a vine at the top. Jacques GAMELIN was a French painter, draughtsman, engraver and etcher of early classicism. Gamelin first studied at the Royal Academy of Arts in Toulouse under Jean-Pierre Rivalz. His artistic training continued in Paris and Rome, where he worked as a professor at the Accademia di San Luca from 1771. One year later, Pope Clement XIV appointed him court painter. Gamelin also met the painter Anton Raphael Mengs in Rome. The sheet was created in connection with the anatomical plate work 'Nouveau recueil d'ostéologie et de myologie' | Watermark: "PC" and grapevine

Keywords: 18th century, Realism, Technology, France,
Dimensions: Paper: 52,8 cm x 34,0 cm (20,8 x 13,4 in), Plate: 47,8 cm x 26,6 cm (18,8 x 10,5 in), Depiction: 43,0 cm x 23,0 cm (16,9 x 9,1 in) Artist Name: Jacques Gamelin (1738 Carcassonne, Aude - 1803 ibid.) Medium: Copper engraving Notes: Differential taxation according to §25a UStG, art objects/special regulation. VAT for the artwork purchase price is not shown on the invoice. (VAT: Margin Scheme). A buyer's premium of 25% will be charged on all purchases. The buyer's premium includes VAT, but is not shown on the invoice.

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Condition: Good condition. The sheet has discoloured in keeping with its age and bears dirt and foxing stains, particularly in the margins. The corners damaged by bumps and creases. Lower right with a liquid stain and several horizontal creases in the centre of the sheet margin.