Madame Arlon Spinning Silk
1739
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paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jean-Joseph Balechou
Jean-Joseph Balechou (1716–1764) was an artist.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Madame Arlon Spinning Silk is a 1739 ink by Jean-Joseph Balechou, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows a woman dressed in fancy 18th-century clothes. She’s holding a small spinning wheel with silk thread, and her hair is styled in a big, soft hat. The background is plain, keeping all the focus on her face and hands. The spinning wheel suggests she might be a wealthy woman showing off a hobby. The lines in the engraving are sharp and detailed, especially on her dress and hair. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Balechou made these precise prints.
Jean-Joseph Balechou (1716–1764) was an artist.
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