Le Carnaval
1810
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Philibert-Louis Debucourt
Philibert-Louis Debucourt (1755–1832) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le Carnaval is a 1810 ink by Philibert-Louis Debucourt, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This busy scene shows a street party with people in fancy 1800s clothes. A small wagon in the middle has performers balancing and juggling. Women wear big dresses and hats, while men hold canes or stand stiffly. The background has a crowd watching from a distance. Notice the tiny dog in the corner—it’s the only real animal in the whole scene. The artist used fine lines to show every detail, from the ruffles to the shadows. Look up etching, aquatint to see how this print was made.
Philibert-Louis Debucourt (1755–1832) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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