l'Heureux Moment

Antoine Aveline

1736

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century

About this work

This etching shows a fancy indoor scene with two people sitting on a curved bench. One looks like a woman holding a child, and the other is a man in old-fashioned clothes. Behind them is a tall vase with flowers, and a statue sits on a pedestal. The walls have swirly, decorative patterns, and a curtain hangs in the background. The title, *l’Heureux Moment*, means "The Happy Moment" in French. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, which makes the scene look detailed. Check out how this was made using etching.