Le Déjeuné
1764
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Louis-Marin Bonnet
Louis-Marin Bonnet (1736–1793) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le Déjeuné is a 1764 ink by Louis-Marin Bonnet, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows a small group of people in a garden. A woman in a light dress sits on a bench, feeding a baby from a plate. Nearby, a man in a red coat and white stockings kneels, holding the baby’s hand. Two other women stand in the background—one holding a pitcher, the other leaning on a chair. A small dog sits by the woman’s feet, and trees frame the scene with soft sunlight filtering through the leaves. The artist used a mix of colors and shading to make the scene feel lively. The clothes and setting look like they’re from a time when outdoor meals were a big deal. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one made detailed prints.
Louis-Marin Bonnet (1736–1793) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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