La voluptueuse
1754
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1754
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La voluptueuse is a 1754 ink by René Gaillard, a Baroque work, depicting Smoking, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a woman lounging on a couch. She's surrounded by lavish fabrics and furniture. The details in the woman's clothes and the room's decor are interesting because they show a lot of texture and pattern. The way the artist used lines and shading to create texture is notable. It adds depth to the simple scene. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: etching, drypoint, aquatint.
