Le Petit Jour

About this work

This print shows three people in a fancy, dimly lit room. A woman in a loose dress stands near a table with a candle, holding another woman dressed in a flowing gown. A man in a coat sits on a chair, looking relaxed while holding a piece of paper. Heavy curtains frame the scene, and there’s a small dog on the floor. The title *Le Petit Jour* hints at a quiet, private moment—maybe morning or a secret meeting. The artist used shading to create depth, making the fabrics and shadows look real. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how this technique works.