Triumphal Arch
1759
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Jean-Jacques de Boissieu
Jean-Jacques de Boissieu (1736–1810) was a French artist, born in Lyon.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Triumphal Arch is a 1759 ink by Jean-Jacques de Boissieu, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white drawing shows two people standing under a tall, arched stone structure. The arch looks old, with a clock or plaque on its front. Behind them is a tree with bare branches, and a few scattered logs lie on the ground. The artist used a scratchy, textured style to show light and shadow. The scene feels quiet and a little mysterious. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one made detailed prints.
Jean-Jacques de Boissieu (1736–1810) was a French artist, born in Lyon.
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