The Little Girls' Tavern
1620
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1620
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Little Girls' Tavern is a 1620 ink by Pierre Brebiette, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows two girls playing at a table. One holds a spoon like a microphone, as if singing, while the other leans in, listening. Their clothes are simple, and the background is just a plain wall with a few lines for texture. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the girls look almost three-dimensional. The scene feels like a quiet moment turned into a little performance. Check out how this was made using etching.
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