The Triumphal Arch
1759
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jean-Jacques de Boissieu
Jean-Jacques de Boissieu (1736–1810) was a French artist, born in Lyon.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Triumphal Arch is a 1759 ink by Jean-Jacques de Boissieu, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows two people standing under a tall, arched stone structure with a clock face. Trees with bare branches surround them, and the ground looks rocky. The sky is faint but visible above the arch. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, giving it a hand-drawn feel. The sepia tones make it look like an old print. Next, check out the technique: etching, drypoint.
Jean-Jacques de Boissieu (1736–1810) was a French artist, born in Lyon.
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