Claude Augustin Duflos le Jeune
Claude Augustin Duflos le Jeune was an artist active over two decades during the early 18th century, with recorded production dates spanning from 1715 to 1736. The body of work attributed to the artist consists predominantly of prints.
Fifteen works by Duflos le Jeune are currently represented in institutional holdings, demonstrating the quality and enduring nature of the artist's output. A key repository for their work is the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which maintains several examples of these historical prints. These records help define the artist’s known output during the years of their activity.
The subjects addressed by Duflos le Jeune range from classical allegory to detailed design. Examples of works held in museum collections include the elemental series Air, Earth, and Fire, indicating a thematic engagement with foundational classical concepts. Further represented subjects include the mythological scene Leda and the Swan and the design piece Frame for a Dedication Plate. Many of these high-quality prints documenting Duflos le Jeune's career are becoming available as public domain resources, allowing for broader study and accessibility as downloadable artwork.