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Design: Ovals, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: Benoit-Louis Prevost
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Design: Ovals, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: Benoit-Louis Prevost
Design: Ovals, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77
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Anatomical Anatomy Assorted Assortment Benoît Louis Prévost Diagram Encyclopadia Encyclopaedia Encyclopedia Measurement Measurements Prevost Benoit Louis Scale Scale Drawing Skull Variety
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This print, titled "Design: Ovals," is an exquisite example of 18th-century French artistic and scientific inquiry, created by Benoit-Louis Prevost for the Encyclopédie, an influential encyclopedia published between 1762 and 1777. The intricately detailed etching with engraving on cream laid paper showcases an assortment of human skulls, each with their unique oval-shaped cranial openings, or orbits, meticulously measured and illustrated. Prevost's masterful design highlights the concept of anatomy as both an art and a science, merging the aesthetic and the intellectual. The image, with its stark contrast and precise lines, evokes a sense of order and systematic exploration. The skulls, arranged in a group, invite comparison and contemplation, offering a glimpse into the variety of human forms. As a testament to the rich cultural heritage of France during the Enlightenment era, this print embodies the spirit of discovery and the quest for knowledge that characterized the Age of Reason. The Art Institute of Chicago, an esteemed art center and gallery, is fortunate to house this precious piece, which continues to inspire and captivate audiences today. Measured with great care and executed with unparalleled skill, Prevost's "Design: Ovals" stands as a timeless reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human form, as well as the enduring power of art and science to enlighten and inform.
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