Valmont and Emilie
1788
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1788
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a man in a dark coat kneeling beside a woman lying on a couch. Another woman sits nearby, watching. The room has heavy curtains, a small table with a lamp, and a mirror. The lighting is dim, and the scene looks private. The title *Valmont and Emilie* hints this might be from a famous 18th-century novel. The artist used a mix of lines and shading to create depth and texture. Next, check out the technique: etching, drypoint, aquatint.
