Grotesque with Three Female Terms with Single Breasts by Jacques Androuet Du Cerceau

Grotesque with Three Female Terms with Single Breasts

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Artwork details

Dimensions
sheet: 10.2 x 6.8 cm (4 x 2 11/16 in.)
Location
Harvard Art Museums
Copyright
CC0 1.0

About this artwork

Editor: Here we have Jacques Androuet Du Cerceau's "Grotesque with Three Female Terms with Single Breasts," a small print. The detail is incredible! What can you tell me about this piece? Curator: This print is fascinating. It's less about aesthetics and more about the mechanics of image production. Think about the labor involved in creating such intricate designs for dissemination. Was it for architectural ornament? Editor: I hadn't considered the labor itself. So, seeing it as more of a production piece changes my perspective. Curator: Exactly! It speaks to consumption and the value placed on skilled craftsmanship in disseminating design ideas. What do you think? Editor: I see it! It's more than just a pretty picture; it's about the social context of its creation. Thanks!

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