Arrival at an Inn
1701
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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French 18th Century
This artist worked in late 18th-century France, making portrait paintings and etched prints.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Arrival at an Inn is a 1701 ink by French 18th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy street scene with five people and two horses. The horses are loaded with bags, and the riders look tired. One person on foot holds a stick, another points toward the group, and a boy in the foreground watches with his hands in his pockets. A crumbling building with two windows stands in the background, and a flag with a star hangs on the wall. The loose, sketchy lines and soft colors suggest the artist was working fast. This style was common for quick studies or travel notes. Look up technique: watercolor, glazing to see how artists built up layers of color.
This artist worked in late 18th-century France, making portrait paintings and etched prints.
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