Gabriel Jacques de Saint-Aubin

Gabriel Jacques de Saint-Aubin was active in the graphic arts during the middle decades of the eighteenth century, with a documented working period spanning 1734 through 1757. His recorded output consists primarily of prints and drawings, supplemented by at least one published book.

The works documented in museum collections include a total of nine prints and five drawings, focusing predominantly on figural studies, portraiture, and genre scenes. These holdings demonstrate the refined skill associated with Gabriel Jacques de Saint-Aubin prints. Notable documented pieces include the print The Genius of Painting, as well as observational studies such as Woman Seated Holding a Cat on Her Knees and Studieblad met een lezende vrouw en enkele schetsen. Other represented works emphasize daily life and domestic settings, including Jonge vrouw aan een clavecimbel and the figural study Four Views of a Young Woman.

The artistic authority of Saint-Aubin is established by the inclusion of his works in significant institutional collections, notably the Rijksmuseum and the Art Institute of Chicago. Today, many of these historical works are categorized within the public domain, making them accessible as downloadable artwork. This allows for the production of high-quality prints reflecting the original artistry.