Dame cachetant une lettre (Woman Sealing a Letter)
1738
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1738
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dame cachetant une lettre (Woman Sealing a Letter) is a 1738 ink by Etienne Fessard, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a man and woman sitting together. The woman holds a letter, sealing it with wax and a stamp. The man watches her, holding a small tool. Their clothes look fancy, with rich folds and textures. The background is dark, with a curtain and a window behind them. The woman’s focus on the letter suggests she’s hiding something. The text below is in French, hinting at a secret message or love note. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this carved fine lines into metal plates.
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