Dites donc s'il vous plait
1782
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Nicolas Delaunay
Nicolas Delaunay (1739–1792) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dites donc s'il vous plait is a 1782 ink by Nicolas Delaunay, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a woman sitting on a chair inside a dimly lit room, holding a book while four children crowd around her. The woman wears a simple dress, and the kids look curious, with one leaning on her arm. Outside the window, a tree branch reaches in, and a basket sits on the windowsill. The scene feels quiet but lively, with the woman’s calm pose contrasting the kids’ movement. The dark background and soft lighting make the figures stand out. Check out how this was made using etching.
Nicolas Delaunay (1739–1792) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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