La coquette fixee
1776
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1776
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La coquette fixee is a 1776 ink by Jean Dambrun, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This scene shows three figures in a garden. A woman sits on the grass, holding a small dog and a fan, while a man kneels beside her with a birdcage. Another man leans in, reaching for the bird. Trees, bushes, and a tall vase shape the background. The title *La coquette fixee* hints this might be about a woman caught in a tricky situation—maybe with love or secrets. The detailed lines and shading suggest the artist used a printmaking method. Check out etching to see how artists like this carved fine lines into metal plates.
