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Chit chit
Chit chit is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jacques-Louis Copia. It dates from 1782 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Chit chit is a stipple engraving print created by Jacques-Louis Copia in 1782.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two women in 18th-century attire, one seated and one standing, surrounded by a curtain and a small table with a plant. The phrase 'Chit chit!' at the bottom suggests a playful or flirtatious tone, possibly hinting at gossip or conversation.
Technique & Style
Copia employed stipple engraving to achieve a delicate, sketch-like effect. Fine lines create shading, giving the scene a soft, gentle quality. The use of stippling allows for subtle gradations of tone, adding depth to the image.
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