The Spirit of PlentyEdmé Bouchardon · 1731

  • Creation date1731

Edmé Bouchardon (1698 – 1762)

Edmé Bouchardon (1698-1762): French sculptor & designer bridging Baroque & Neoclassicism. Known for realistic sculptures, the Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons, and detailed medals. A precursor to modern naturalism.

Edme Bouchardon, in Rome from 1723 to 1732, took an ancient torso and added to it, transforming it into the spirit of plenty. What we now see is a nude girl seated on a cornucopia from which flowers, fruits, jewellery and coins are spilling, leaning slightly forward to offer roses in her right hand. The torso came from the collection of Cardinal Melchior de Polignac, a great admirer of classical antiquity. As French ambassador to the Vatican he had organized numerous excavations in the vicinity of Rome. The girl’s natural grace is portrayed in a French rococo style.

About this artwork

  • Title: The Spirit of Plenty
  • Artist: Edmé Bouchardon
  • Year: 1731
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic
  • Perceived brightness: shadow

Questions & Answers

In what year was "The Spirit of Plenty" by Edmé Bouchardon created?

The creation of "The Spirit of Plenty" by Edmé Bouchardon is dated 1731.

What was Edmé Bouchardon's age when "The Spirit of Plenty" was created?

Edmé Bouchardon was 33 years old when creating "The Spirit of Plenty" in 1731. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1698.

What underlying hue runs through "The Spirit of Plenty" by Edmé Bouchardon?

The dominant hue of "The Spirit of Plenty" by Edmé Bouchardon is green to violet spectrum. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.

Who created "The Spirit of Plenty"?

"The Spirit of Plenty" is attributed to Edmé Bouchardon.

How does "The Spirit of Plenty" balance light and dark?

The recorded values for "The Spirit of Plenty" by Edmé Bouchardon are: shadow brightness, soft shadow luminance.

What color saturation does "The Spirit of Plenty" by Edmé Bouchardon have?

The colors of "The Spirit of Plenty" by Edmé Bouchardon have a muted saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.

What is the dominant color of "The Spirit of Plenty" by Edmé Bouchardon?

The dominant color of "The Spirit of Plenty" by Edmé Bouchardon is phthalo green (#1d1a25).

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