Vous avez la clef, mais il a trouve le serrure
1788
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1788
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Vous avez la clef, mais il a trouve le serrure is a 1788 ink by Jean-Louis Anselin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a scene of a man and woman in a bedroom, with the man holding a chair and the woman standing beside him. The woman is dressed in a long skirt and has a head covering, while the man wears a suit and hat. The room features a bed with a canopy, a window, and a door. In the foreground, the man and woman are engaged in a lively interaction, with the man holding the chair and the woman gesturing towards him. The background of the room is detailed, with a window and a door visible. The engraving is a fine example of Romanticism, with intricate details and a sense of drama. For more information on this style, explore the movement: Romanticism.
