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Jean Baptiste Blaise Simonet - Jean Michel Moreau - Le vrai Bonheur

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Gravure faisant partie de la série du Monument du Costume, comprenant 25 gravures allant de G180 à G183 et de G185 à G205.
Lettre - Au recto, en bas au centre, imprimée à l'encre noire : "Le vrai Bonheur" ; Au recto, en bas à gauche, sous la gravure, imprimée à l'encre noire : "J.M. Moreau le Je. inv." ; Au recto, en bas à droite, sous la gravure, imprimée à l'encre noire : "Simonet Sculp. 1782." ; Au recto, en bas au centre sous le titre, imprimée à l'encre noire : "A.P.D.R." (Avec Privilège du Roi)
Numéro - Au verso, en haut au milieu, manuscrit au crayon : "183"
Tampon - Au recto, au centre du trait carré inférieur, à l'encre violette : "VILLE / DE / PARIS" (Lugt. 2012c) ; Au verso, au centre, à l'encre violette : "MG" (Collection Mühlbacher, Lugt 1180)
Le vrai Bonheur. Scène champêtre se passant dans une ferme. Le fermier est assis sur un banc, entouré de ses enfants. Son chien a posé sa tête sur ses genoux. Sa femme est en train de mettre le couvert. A gauche, la grand mère assise dans un fauteuil, au-dessous duquel dort le chat de la maison. Au fond on aperçoit, par la porte entr'ouverte, le chef de la famille, un vieillard , causant d'affaires avec un étranger (in: Bocher). Scène de genre, scène d'intérieur, scène familiale, logis modeste, cuisine, table, banc, chaise. Scène extérieure : corps de ferme. campagne, vieille femme. Génération, bonheur, amour. Chienne, vaisselle, outils, mobilier et mode du XVIIIe siècle.

Jean-Michel Moreau was a French artist who was born in Paris in 1741 and died there in 1814. He was known for his work as an illustrator and engraver, and was particularly adept at creating images that captured the essence of life in 18th century France. Moreau's illustrations and engravings were highly sought after during his lifetime and continue to be admired today for their beauty, detail and historical significance. His work appeared in a wide range of publications, including books, magazines and newspapers, and he was particularly renowned for his depictions of the French court, aristocracy and bourgeoisie. One of Moreau's most famous works is a series of illustrations called 'Les Incroyables et les Merveilleuses', which depicted the fashionable men and women of Paris during the French Revolution. These images captured the extravagant clothes, hairstyles and accessories that were popular at the time and remain an important visual record of this turbulent period in French history. Moreau's other notable works include illustrations for the works of Voltaire, Molière and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as engravings of classical mythology and scenes from everyday life. His skill as an artist was widely recognised during his lifetime and he was a member of several prestigious artistic societies, including the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris.

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1600 - 1700
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Musée Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris
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