The Green Plot
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
Dominant colour
The Green Plot is a 1750 ink by French 18th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a circular etching of a romantic scene, with a man and woman embracing in a lush, wooded setting. The man, dressed in 18th-century attire, sits on a rock, holding the woman in his arms. She wears a flowing dress and has her head turned towards him. In the background, trees and foliage are visible, with a subtle hint of a building or structure in the distance. The overall atmosphere is one of intimacy and serenity. For more on the Baroque movement, explore the works of artists like Rembrandt and Vermeer, who were also known for their use of light and shadow in their paintings.
This artist worked in late 18th-century France, making portrait paintings and etched prints.
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