1775
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La Dame Venitienne en abit de masque (Venetian Woman in Carnival Dress) is a 1775 ink by Giovanni David, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woman stands confidently in a fancy costume, her face half-hidden behind a mask. She wears a black hat with feathers, a dark cloak, and a dress covered in swirling patterns. In her hand, she holds a fan, and the city behind her looks grand with tall buildings and a column. The text at the bottom calls her a "Venetian woman in a Carnival dress," hinting this might be from a masquerade ball. The artist used a mix of lines and shading to create depth, which is typical of this style. Check out how this was made using etching, drypoint, aquatint.
Giovanni David (1743–1790) was an Italian artist, born in Cabella Ligure.
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