Le lever des ouvrieres en modes
Francois-Nicolas-Barthelemy Dequevauviller
1784
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Francois-Nicolas-Barthelemy Dequevauviller
1784
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a busy bedroom scene with a woman in bed, surrounded by servants and children. Heavy curtains frame the room, and a small bust sits on a shelf. The floor is messy with clothes and a tipped-over chair. Everyone is dressed in old-fashioned clothes, and the room has a cozy but chaotic feel. The artist used fine lines to show the details, like the folds in the curtains and the textures of the fabrics. This style is typical of etchings, where the artist scratches into a metal plate to create the image. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made prints.
