Chit chit
1782
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jacques-Louis Copia
Jacques-Louis Copia (1764–1799) was an artist.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Chit chit is a 1782 ink by Jacques-Louis Copia, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows two women in fancy 18th-century clothes. One sits in the foreground, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a light dress, while the other stands behind her, holding a fan. Both have soft, flowing hair and gentle expressions. A curtain frames them on the left, and a small table with a plant sits to the right. The text at the bottom reads *"Chit chit!"*—a playful phrase that hints at gossip or flirtation. The artist used fine lines to create shading, giving the scene a delicate, almost sketch-like feel. Next, check out the technique: engraving, cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
Jacques-Louis Copia (1764–1799) was an artist.
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