Nicolas Delaunay; Jean-Michel Moreau the Younger

Nicolas Delaunay and Jean-Michel Moreau the Younger were collaborating artists whose documented output of graphic works spanned the four decades between 1739 and 1779. Active during a significant transition in European art, their focus was primarily on printmaking, utilizing techniques such as etching and engraving to create narrative and illustrative scenes.

The collaborative success and technical precision of their work are evidenced by the collection holdings preserved in major institutions. Thirteen prints attributed to or involving these artists are currently represented in museum collections, including the National Gallery of Art. These graphic compositions often served to illustrate popular literary narratives, demonstrating the artists’ ability to translate complex stories into detailed visual interpretations suitable for mass reproduction.

Notable works held in these collections include Mort de Julie, the composition Ah! Jeune homme à ton bienfaiteur, and Saint-Preux sort de chez des femmes du monde. These specific prints are valued for their clear linework and historical context, surviving today as high-quality prints that document the illustrative trends of the mid-eighteenth century. As historical works, many of these pieces fall within the public domain, ensuring that their intricate imagery is available as widely accessible downloadable artwork for researchers and enthusiasts.