Le Bon Exemple
1762
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1762
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le Bon Exemple is a 1762 ink by Juste Chevillet, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a woman sitting in a chair, sewing by the light of a window. She wears a fancy dress with ruffles and a cap, and holds a basket on her lap. A small table beside her holds a teapot, a cup, and a few other items. The artist used fine lines to show the folds in her clothes and the texture of the curtain. This kind of detailed linework is typical of prints made with metal plates. Check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made prints.
