Le mari confesseur
1776
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 mari confesseur is a 1776 ink by Antoine-Jean Duclos, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a man in fancy clothes standing stiffly, holding a scroll. Around him, two kids play with a dog and a cat while a woman in a big dress sits nearby. The background has fancy carvings and a balcony with decorative railings. The artist packed a lot into the scene—look at how the kids ignore the grown-ups, while the man’s serious pose stands out. The mix of play and formality feels oddly funny. Want to see more like this? Check out etching to learn how artists like Duclos made these detailed prints.
Antoine-Jean Duclos (1742–1795) was an artist, born in Paris.
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