Le Verrou
1786
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1786
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Le Verrou is a 1786 ink by Maurice Blot, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a tense scene in a dim room. A man stands with his arm raised, holding a woman close as she looks down at a bed. On the bed, another woman lies with her back turned, her head resting on a pillow. The room has heavy curtains, a small table, and a dog curled up in the corner. The title *Le Verrou* (French for "the bolt") hints this might be about a locked door or secrecy. The artist used sharp lines and shading to create drama. Next, check out the technique: engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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