Par ici
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
Par ici is a 1782 ink by Jacques-Louis Copia, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows two women in a dim, cozy room with wooden shutters half-open. One sits in the light, holding a fan and wearing a big hat with feathers. The other leans in the shadows, her face partly hidden. A vase with flowers sits on a table, and a curtain hangs behind them. The text below reads *"Par ici!"*—French for "Come this way!"—hinting at a secretive or inviting mood. The artist used fine lines to create shading, giving it a soft, textured look. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints with just ink and lines.
Jacques-Louis Copia (1764–1799) was an artist.
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