Two Tritons and a Swan
1736
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1736
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Triton gods and a swan float on waves in this dark etching. One Triton points ahead. The swan dips its beak in the water. The furthest Triton looks back at us. The artist used line and shadow to show wet feathers and frothy waves. Soft drypoint scratches give the water a grainy feel. Few prints survive, so this one feels rare. Check the next one by Aveline, Pierre-Alexandre.
