M. Lambert
1761
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jean-Baptiste Delafosse
Jean-Baptiste Delafosse (1765–1765) was an artist.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
M. Lambert is a 1761 ink by Jean-Baptiste Delafosse, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a man sitting in a chair by a window. He’s wearing a dark coat and stockings, with one foot resting on a stool. On the table in front of him are books, a piece of paper, and a few tools—maybe for drawing or writing. Outside the window, you can see trees and a bit of sky. The title at the bottom, *"Vir et Civis,"* hints the man might be a scholar or official, but the quiet scene feels personal. The lines are precise, almost like a sketch, but with deep shadows that make the details pop. If this style intrigues you, look up etching to see how artists create these sharp, detailed prints.
Jean-Baptiste Delafosse (1765–1765) was an artist.
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