Sophie remettez-vous
1779
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
Dominant colour
Sophie remettez-vous is a 1779 ink by Nicolas Delaunay, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows five people in a small, dimly lit room. Two women sit at a table with a teapot and cups, while a man in a wig points at something. Another man leans in, listening, and a woman in a fancy dress stands nearby. The walls are plain, with a window covered by heavy curtains. The artist used fine lines to show the folds in clothing and the texture of the table. Notice how the light catches the edges of the teapot and the women’s jewelry. Look up etching to see how artists like this one create detailed prints with acid and metal plates.
Nicolas Delaunay (1739–1792) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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