Le bal pare
1774
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Antoine-Jean Duclos
Antoine-Jean Duclos (1742–1795) was an artist, born in Paris.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le bal pare is a 1774 ink by Antoine-Jean Duclos, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a grand ballroom filled with people dancing and socializing. The room is decorated with chandeliers, curtains, and paintings on the walls. The dancers are dressed in formal attire, with the women wearing long dresses and the men wearing suits and hats. In the center of the room, a group of people are gathered around a table, possibly playing cards or enjoying refreshments. The atmosphere appears lively and festive, with everyone engaged in conversation or dancing. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. For more on the technique used to create this effect, look up etching.
Antoine-Jean Duclos (1742–1795) was an artist, born in Paris.
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