Les deux amis
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
Les deux amis is a 1750 ink by French 18th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows three figures in a richly decorated room. A woman stands in the center, holding a scroll while a seated man reaches toward her. Behind them, a curtain frames a window with heavy drapes, and a statue sits on a pedestal. The woman on the left watches them, her hands folded. The floor has a patterned design, and the walls are lined with ornate moldings. The artist used fine lines to create texture, especially in the fabrics and drapery. This style was common in Baroque-era prints. Next, look up the technique: 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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