Gilles Demarteau the Elder

5 works by Gilles Demarteau the Elder (French, 1722–1776) are catalogued on Archive Lane, free to preview and available to download or order as a print.

Gilles Demarteau or Gilles Demarteau the Elder was an etcher, engraver and publisher who was active in Paris for his entire career. He is one of the persons to whom has been attributed the invention of the crayon manner of engraving. He is recognized as playing an important role in the development of this engraving technique. He was one of the key reproductive engravers and publishers of the work of François Boucher.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Gilles Demarteau the Elder's work on the site falls under Illustration (32), Figurative (13), Drawings (10).

By movement, it's catalogued as Expressionism (54), Neoclassicism (14).

Culture: French (68).

By orientation: 12 landscape, 55 portrait, 1 square.

Other French artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• François Boucher — 612 artworks
• Hubert Robert — 374 artworks
• Jean-Honoré Fragonard — 363 artworks
• Jacques Louis David — 208 artworks
• Jean-Antoine Watteau — 185 artworks
• Jean-Baptiste Greuze — 182 artworks
• Louis-Léopold Boilly — 173 artworks
• Louis-Léopold Boilly — 173 artworks

Prints of these artworks

Every artwork here can be downloaded as the original high-resolution file, or ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print from $21.99, shipping included.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Gilles Demarteau the Elder artworks does Archive Lane have?

5 public-domain artworks by Gilles Demarteau the Elder are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Gilles Demarteau the Elder?

Gilles Demarteau the Elder is catalogued as French (born 1722, died 1776).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

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