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Elle s'élance après lui, by Antoine-Jean Duclos, ink, 1777

Elle s'élance après lui

Antoine-Jean Duclos

1777

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Elle s'élance après lui is a 1777 ink by Antoine-Jean Duclos, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Antoine-Jean Duclos
When & what style?
1777 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching depicts a woman in a long dress and hat, running down a hill towards a body of water. She is surrounded by other figures, some of whom are also in motion. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and hills, with a few buildings visible in the distance. The woman's dynamic pose and the sense of movement in the scene suggest a sense of energy and urgency. The use of etching and engraving techniques creates a detailed and textured image. To learn more about the artistic movement that influenced this work, explore the Romanticism movement.

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