La Rixe (The Brawl)
1792
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Charles-Melchior Descourtis
Charles-Melchior Descourtis (1753–1820) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La Rixe (The Brawl) is a 1792 ink by Charles-Melchior Descourtis, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This scene shows a chaotic street fight in what looks like an old European town. A woman in a light green dress is being grabbed by two men, while others push and shove around her. Some people hold sticks, and one man in a dark coat points dramatically. In the background, crumbling buildings and a half-open archway add to the messy, crowded feel. The title *La Rixe* means "The Brawl," and the artist used multiple colors to make the scene pop. The way people are packed in and the dramatic poses suggest this wasn’t just a random fight—it might have been staged for drama. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Charles-Melchior Descourtis (1753–1820) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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