Ah! Jeune homme à ton bienfaiteur
1774
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Nicolas Delaunay
Nicolas Delaunay (1739–1792) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Ah! Jeune homme à ton bienfaiteur is a 1774 ink by Nicolas Delaunay, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows two men in a dimly lit room. One sits at a small table, holding a paper and looking up with surprise. The other stands, pointing at the paper while wearing a fancy coat and hat. A curtain hangs behind them, and a candle on the table gives off soft light. The standing man’s gesture looks urgent, like he’s making a big reveal. The seated man’s wide eyes and open mouth suggest shock or disbelief. Next, check out how this was made using etching.
Nicolas Delaunay (1739–1792) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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