Joconde: Le depart
1750
ink
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
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Joconde: Le depart is a 1750 ink by French 18th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows three people in a grand room with fancy moldings and a marble floor. A man in a dark coat stands near a doorway, looking serious. A woman in a loose dress with curly hair stands beside him, holding something small. A seated woman in a flowing gown reaches toward them, her face turned away. The scene feels dramatic, like a moment of tension or decision. The artist used sharp lines and shading to create depth, which was common in Baroque art. Next, check out etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how this technique works.
This artist worked in late 18th-century France, making portrait paintings and etched prints.
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