{"product_id":"vaas-met-griffioenen-gabriel-huquier","title":"Vaas met griffioenen - Gabriel Huquier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed eighteenth-century etching by Gabriel Huquier, depicting a decorative vase adorned with griffins and serpentine motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Gabriel Huquier, after a design by the sculptor Edmé Bouchardon, captures the ornamental spirit of the French Rococo period. The print depicts a decorative vase, a common subject for eighteenth-century engravers who sought to disseminate new designs for metalwork and interior furnishings. The composition is defined by a clear, central focus on the vessel, which is adorned with mythological and naturalistic motifs. Two griffins perch upon the shoulders of the vase, flanking a central mask that sits above the body. A serpent coils around the stem, its tail winding upwards to meet a sprig of oak leaves, demonstrating the period's fascination with classical antiquity and organic form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuquier was a prolific printmaker and publisher in Paris, known for his ability to translate the sculptural qualities of contemporary designs into the medium of etching. The line work is precise, using cross-hatching to suggest the volume and metallic sheen of the object. The inclusion of the phrase 'avec Privilege du Roy' at the base indicates that the print was produced under royal authority, a standard practice for protecting the intellectual property of designers and publishers during the reign of Louis XV. This work is part of a larger series of designs that provided craftsmen with templates for luxury goods. The print reflects the aesthetic values of the mid-eighteenth century, where symmetry and fantasy were balanced with technical skill. It serves as a record of the collaborative relationship between the designer, in this case, Bouchardon, and the printmaker, who ensured these designs reached a wider audience of patrons and artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/two-women-on-a-cloud-jean-honore-fragonard\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTwo Women on a Cloud - Jean-Honoré Fragonard — Jean-Honoré Fragonard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gabriel Huquier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491685732687,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491700740431,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491700773199,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58491700805967,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58491700838735,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58491700871503,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58491700904271,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58491700937039,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58491700969807,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58491701002575,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58491701035343,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58491701068111,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Vaas-met-griffioenen_Poster_CompositorV1_1786386727564.jpg?v=1786928765","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/vaas-met-griffioenen-gabriel-huquier","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}