Louis le Bien Aime
1760
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Pierre-François Basan
Pierre-François Basan (1761–1761) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Louis le Bien Aime is a 1760 ink by Pierre-François Basan, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows an older man holding a large, ornate mirror that reflects a younger man in fancy clothes. The older man is wearing a long coat and a feather in his hat, and he holds a lantern in his other hand. Around them, there are scattered objects like a birdcage, a book, and some flowers. The mirror’s reflection is framed with detailed carvings, and the whole scene looks like a story about light and secrets. The text below is in French, which adds to the dramatic feel. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Basan created such sharp details.
Pierre-François Basan (1761–1761) was an artist.
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