Title Page
1788
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jean-Jacques Avril I
Jean-Jacques Avril I (1744–1831) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Title Page is a 1788 ink by Jean-Jacques Avril I, a Baroque work, depicting Filigree, held at National Gallery of Art.
This small print shows a fancy title page with curled edges. It uses two methods: etching carves lines into metal, then drypoint scrapes extra texture into the lines. The ink fills these grooves, giving a rich, velvety look. That mix of techniques shows the artist’s skill with printmaking tools. The curled edges copy real book covers from the 1700s. Try a drypoint print by Avril I, Jean-Jacques next.
Jean-Jacques Avril I (1744–1831) was an artist.
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