Le Maraudeur (The Thief)
1769
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Gilles Demarteau the Elder
Gilles Demarteau the Elder (1776–1776) was an artist.
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chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Le Maraudeur (The Thief) is a 1769 chalk by Gilles Demarteau the Elder, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a young boy with a mischievous expression, standing in a wooded area. He is dressed in a loose-fitting shirt and pants, with his hair tied back. The boy is holding a basket of fruit and appears to be stealing from it. The scene is rendered in red ink, with bold lines and expressive shading that adds depth and texture to the image. The use of red ink creates a sense of warmth and energy, drawing the viewer's attention to the boy's actions. The image invites the viewer to explore the Romanticism movement, which emphasizes emotion and imagination.
Gilles Demarteau the Elder (1776–1776) was an artist.
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