1760
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Harlequin as Lacemaker is a 1760 ink by Francesco Bartolozzi, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this image, a woman is shown holding a hand mirror and wearing a dress with a low neckline. She is standing next to a seated figure dressed as a harlequin, who is engaged in needlework. The harlequin is wearing a mask and a ruffled hat. The woman's dress is flowing, and her hair is styled in an elegant manner. The harlequin's attire is more rustic, with a loose-fitting shirt and pants. The background of the image is dark, which helps to highlight the figures and their activities. This image is an example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and imagination. To learn more about this style, you can explore the work of artist Bartolozzi, Francesco.
Francesco Bartolozzi (21 September 1727 – 7 March 1815) was an Italian engraver, whose most productive period was spent in London. He is noted for popularizing the "crayon" method of engraving.
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