Artwork
La Rose mal defendue (The Poorly Defended Rose)
La Rose mal defendue (The Poorly Defended Rose) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Bonnemain. It dates from 1791 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:recto: in plate, below image, at left: Gravé d'après l'Estampe de P. L. Debucourt. par Bonnemain.; in plate, below image, at center: La Rose mal défendue / Se vend à Paris chez Depeuille, Md. d'Estampes, Rue Denis No. 52. Section de Bon Conseil.
- Markings
- Marked:recto: none; verso: National Gallery of Art
About this work
Overview
La Rose mal defendue (The Poorly Defended Rose) is a print created by Bonnemain in 1791 using etching, stipple, and wash manner techniques with hand coloring on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tense scene between a man and woman in a bedroom, where the woman defends herself against the man's advances while holding a rose. The setting includes dark blue curtains, a bed, and a table with tea items, creating an atmosphere of intimacy.
Technique & Style
The print combines etching, stipple, and wash manner techniques with hand coloring, showcasing a detailed and colored representation of the scene. The use of color and composition emphasizes the central figures and creates a sense of drama.
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