Saint-Aubin lived and died in Paris. He is best known for his engravings and drawings. His views of picture sales and of the Salons (especially his annotations to the 'Salon livrets') provide valuable historical records.
Gabriel-Jacques de Saint-Aubin
1724 - 1780
Paintings by Gabriel-Jacques de Saint-Aubin
Framed beneath an arch of tall trees, a small crowd watches two characters from commedia dell’arte (a popular form of comic theatre) engaged in a mock duel. The show is watched by a mix of male and female characters from various social classes, ranging from young children to the elderly. This is...