{"title":"Jacques Louis Copia","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"le-porte-drapeau-de-la-fete-civique-jacques-louis-copia","title":"Le Porte-Drapeau de la Fête Civique - Jacques-Louis Copia","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 18th-century etching by Jacques-Louis Copia depicting a revolutionary flag-bearer from the French civic festivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print, titled Le Porte-Drapeau de la Fête Civique, is an etching and stipple engraving by Jacques-Louis Copia, based on an original painting by Jean-Baptiste Boyly. The work depicts a figure associated with the French Revolution, specifically a participant in the civic festivals that occurred during the early 1790s. The subject stands in a rural setting, holding a flag inscribed with the revolutionary slogan La Liberté ou la Mort. His attire, including the bonnet and simple clothing, reflects the sans-culottes style adopted by those who supported the republican cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopia, a skilled engraver, employs a range of tonal values to render the texture of the subject's clothing and the surrounding environment. The stipple technique allows for subtle gradations of light and shadow, providing a sense of volume to the figure. The composition is structured with the flag-bearer positioned centrally, his gaze directed away from the viewer, suggesting a sense of purpose or contemplation. The background features a modest rural vista, which contrasts with the political weight of the flag he carries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print serves as a record of the visual culture produced during the French Revolution. It captures the iconography of the period, where ordinary citizens were often depicted as symbols of the new political order. The attention to detail in the engraving, from the folds of the fabric to the texture of the ground, demonstrates the technical proficiency of the artist. The work is framed by a decorative border, typical of the period's print production, which adds a formal quality to the image. It provides a window into the aesthetic and political climate of late eighteenth-century France, documenting how revolutionary ideals were communicated through popular print media.\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=\"\/fr\/products\/neo-classical-vases-in-a-landscape-jean-charles-delafosse\" 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;\"\u003eNeo-classical Vases in a Landscape - Jean Charles Delafosse — Jean Charles Delafosse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/triumphal-entry-of-the-monuments-of-arts-and-sciences-pierre-gabriel-berthault\" 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;\"\u003eTriumphal Entry of the Monuments of Arts and Sciences - Pierre Gabriel Berthault — Pierre Gabriel Berthault\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jacques-Louis Copia","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794636181839,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794695950671,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794695983439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58794696016207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58794696048975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58794696081743,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58794696114511,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58794696147279,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58794696180047,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58794696212815,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58794696245583,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58794696278351,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Le-Porte-Drapeau-de-la-F-te-Civique_Poster_CompositorV1_1789545735636.jpg?v=1789547638"},{"product_id":"le-cruel-rit-des-pleurs-quil-fait-verser-jacques-louis-copia","title":"Le Cruel rit des Pleurs qu'il fait verser - Jacques-Louis Copia","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Neoclassical engraving by Jacques-Louis Copia depicting a sorrowful woman confronted by a mischievous Cupid, illustrating the irony of love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving, titled 'Le Cruel rit des Pleurs qu'il fait verser', captures a scene of mythological irony. A sorrowful woman, draped in classical robes, sits in a state of melancholy, her posture suggesting the weight of heartbreak. Beside her stands Cupid, the god of desire, leaning casually against his bow with a mischievous grin. The contrast between the woman's genuine distress and the playful indifference of the deity forms the narrative core of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacques-Louis Copia, a skilled French engraver, demonstrates technical precision in this piece. The use of fine lines and cross-hatching creates a sense of volume in the drapery and depth in the background architecture. The composition is balanced, adhering to the restrained aesthetic of the late eighteenth century. The inclusion of a quiver of arrows on the floor and scattered rose petals serves as a visual shorthand for the consequences of love, a common theme in Neoclassical art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopia was known for his ability to translate the works of painters into the medium of print with great fidelity. This particular work reflects the period's fascination with classical antiquity and the human condition. The engraving style is clean and methodical, typical of the period's preference for clarity and order. The inscription at the bottom provides the title, which translates to 'The cruel one laughs at the tears he causes to be shed'. This print is a fine example of the narrative printmaking tradition that flourished in France during the late eighteenth century, offering a window into the artistic sensibilities of the era.\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=\"\/fr\/products\/neo-classical-vases-in-a-landscape-jean-charles-delafosse\" 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;\"\u003eNeo-classical Vases in a Landscape - Jean Charles Delafosse — Jean Charles Delafosse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/portrait-of-francois-gerard-antoine-jean-gros\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of François Gérard - Antoine-Jean Gros — Antoine-Jean Gros\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jacques-Louis Copia","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58810362495311,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58810378322255,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58810378355023,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58810378387791,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58810378420559,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58810378453327,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58810378486095,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58810378518863,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58810378551631,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58810378584399,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58810378617167,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58810378649935,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Le-Cruel-rit-des-Pleurs-qu-il-fait-verser_Poster_CompositorV1_1789680489919.jpg?v=1789705419"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/collections\/jacques-louis-copia.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}