Le coup de vent (The Gust of Wind)
1785
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1785
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le coup de vent (The Gust of Wind) is a 1785 ink by Abraham Girardet, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This scene shows a woman in flowing clothes being pushed by a strong wind, while a small child clings to her leg. Nearby, a man in a hat holds a stick and points, with two dogs sniffing the ground. The background has rocky cliffs, trees, and a waterfall. The woman’s dress billows dramatically, showing how wind affects movement in art. The title *Le coup de vent* (The Gust of Wind) hints this is about nature’s power. Look up etching to see how artists like Girardet carved this image into metal.
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