The Fireworks
1776
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Pierre-Laurent Auvray
Pierre-Laurent Auvray (1736–1816) was an artist.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Fireworks is a 1776 ink by Pierre-Laurent Auvray, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows three draped figures in a dramatic scene. One person lies on a couch, half-covered by a sheet, while another leans over them. A third figure stands nearby, reaching upward toward a glowing light in the sky. The background has swirling clouds and a faint building outline, with a flag or banner on the left. The figures seem caught in a moment of tension, with the standing person’s gesture pointing to the sky. The artist used shading and lines to create depth and movement, typical of this style. If you like this, look up engraving to see how artists carved these detailed scenes.
Pierre-Laurent Auvray (1736–1816) was an artist.
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