Artwork
Par ici
Par ici 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
Par ici is a stipple engraving created by Jacques-Louis Copia in 1782.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two women in an intimate setting, with one figure partially obscured, accompanied by a vase of flowers and a curtain. The caption 'Par ici!' (Come this way!) suggests a sense of secrecy or invitation.
Technique & Style
Copia employed fine lines to achieve a soft, textured appearance through shading, characteristic of stipple engraving.
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