Le Petit prédicateur
1791
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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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le Petit prédicateur is a 1791 ink by Nicolas Delaunay, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a group of people—mostly kids—gathered around a small stage. A boy in the center stands on a ledge, holding a scroll like he’s giving a speech. Others sit or kneel, listening closely, while a woman on the right watches with her hand on a child’s shoulder. The scene is framed by a decorative border with leaves and flowers. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, a technique called *etching*. The soft, sketchy look makes the scene feel intimate, like a quiet moment caught in time. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Delaunay built up layers of detail.
Nicolas Delaunay (1739–1792) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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