The Vaccine
1806
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Louis-Léopold Boilly
Louis-Léopold Boilly (1800–1800) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Vaccine is a 1806 ink by Louis-Léopold Boilly, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a group of people gathered in a room, with a man in the center holding a child and a small object in his hand. The group is surrounded by various objects, including a chair, a table, and a curtain. The scene appears to be set in a domestic interior, with the group engaged in a quiet, intimate activity. The artist's use of pen, black ink, and wash on laid paper creates a sense of warmth and texture, drawing the viewer into the scene. The painting's focus on everyday life and its use of warm, earthy tones are characteristic of the Romanticism movement. For more on this artistic style, look up Romanticism.
Louis-Léopold Boilly (1800–1800) was an artist.
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