1750
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Autre imitation: L'amour mouille is a 1750 ink by French 18th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a man sitting on a chair, holding a small child on his lap. Behind them, a woman kneels, reaching toward them. The room looks fancy—curtains hang behind them, a table holds a cake, and shelves hold vases and statues. The man’s face is serious, the child’s face is soft, and the woman’s posture is gentle. The artist used shading to make the scene feel three-dimensional, especially on the fabrics and faces. This kind of careful linework was common in etchings of the time. Look up etching to see how artists like this created detailed prints.
This artist worked in late 18th-century France, making portrait paintings and etched prints.
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