L'homme qui court apres la fortune et l'hommequi l'attend dans son lit (The Man who Courts Fortune and the Man Who Sleeps in Bed)
1756
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1756
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This scene shows a man in a red coat leaning on a cane, tipping his hat toward a half-dressed woman lounging on a bed. Behind them, an old man peeks out a grimy window. The walls are rough stone, and the light is dim, like a rainy afternoon. The woman holds a red ribbon tied to a wheel, while the man’s coat is slightly torn at the sleeve. The title hints at luck—one man chases it, the other waits in bed. The artist used a mix of soft lines and bold colors to show the contrast between movement and stillness. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints with needles.
