La toilette
1771
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Charles-Nicolas Cochin II
Charles-Nicolas Cochin II (1757–1757) was an artist.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La toilette is a 1771 ink by Charles-Nicolas Cochin II, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows three people in a fancy room. A woman stands in the center, dressed in a light, flowing gown, while another woman in a dark dress holds a mirror. A man in a robe sits nearby, looking at them. Two dogs lie on the floor, and heavy curtains frame the scene. The artist used fine lines to show the fabrics and details, like the folds in the clothing and the texture of the curtains. This was a common way to make prints look almost like paintings. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Cochin II created these sharp, detailed prints.
Charles-Nicolas Cochin II (1757–1757) was an artist.
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