Doreur, Sur Metaux
Date1763
Publisher
Denis Diderot
(1713-1784)
Publisher
Jean le Rond d'Alembert
(1717 - 1783)
OriginEurope, France, Paris
MediumEtching with line engraving
DimensionsOverall: 16 × 9 1/2in. (40.6 × 24.1cm)
Other: 14 × 8 3/4in. (35.6 × 22.2cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1953-45
DescriptionUpper right corner: "Pl. I."Lower margin reads: "Doreur, Sur Métaux."
Label TextThis plate from Denis Diderot's monumental "Encylopédie" on gilding shows the shop of a metal gilders,in addition to the tools of the trade. the increased ornamentation of the 18th century gave these shops much business. Among the things you can note in this are heating of gold, acid for cleaning, and the actual gilt and decoration going on.
From "Recueil de Planches su les Sciences, les Art Liberaux et les Arts Mechaniqes avec leur Explication." Vol. III. plate I.
Ca. 1730
1763
Ca. 1730
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