La Complaisance maternelle
1776
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
La Complaisance maternelle is a 1776 ink by Nicolas Delaunay, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a small, cluttered room with three people: a woman standing and two children kneeling. The woman holds a small object while the kids reach for it, looking curious. A dog lies asleep in the corner, and the room is packed with everyday things—pots, tools, and a basket—leaning against rough stone walls. The title *La Complaisance maternelle* hints this scene is about a mother’s kindness. The artist used lines and shading to make the room feel real and lived-in, focusing on simple, everyday moments. Next, explore how this print was made using technique: etching, drypoint, aquatint.
Nicolas Delaunay (1739–1792) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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