1785
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Noce de Village (Village Wedding) is a 1785 ink by Charles-Melchior Descourtis, a Romanticism work, depicting Tent, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a lively village scene with people dancing and playing music. The artist used simple lines and shading to create a sense of energy. This style was popular during the time, and it's interesting to see how the artist used it to tell a story. Check out the technique of etching to learn more about how this artwork was made.
Charles-Melchior Descourtis (1753–1820) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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