Le petit chien
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
Le petit chien is a 1750 ink by French 18th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a woman lying in a fancy bed with a small dog at her feet. Around her, a musician plays an instrument, a man holds a lute, and two children watch. The room has rich curtains, a carved bed frame, and coins scattered on the floor. The dog’s tiny size and the woman’s relaxed pose make the scene feel intimate. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the fabric and hair, which is typical of this style. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
This artist worked in late 18th-century France, making portrait paintings and etched prints.
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