L'assemblee au salon
Francois-Nicolas-Barthelemy Dequevauviller
1783
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Francois-Nicolas-Barthelemy Dequevauviller
1783
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This room looks like a fancy gathering spot from long ago. Richly dressed men and women sit in small groups, chatting or playing with a dog on the floor. The walls are covered in gold and sculpted decorations, and there’s a big window letting in light. The title at the bottom says *"L'assemblee au salon"*, which means "The gathering in the salon." The artist used lines to create shadows and textures, making the scene feel detailed. Want to know more about how this kind of print was made? Try looking up etching.
