La raclee avec des roses (The Thrashing with Roses)
1810
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Antoine Cosme Giraud
Antoine Cosme Giraud (1810–1810) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La raclee avec des roses (The Thrashing with Roses) is a 1810 ink by Antoine Cosme Giraud, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a woman lying on a couch, half-naked, while another woman stands over her holding a bundle of roses. The room looks fancy, with heavy curtains, a mirror, and a chair in the background. The woman on the couch seems to be getting hit with the roses, and the whole scene feels dramatic. The artist used sharp lines and shading to show the tension in the scene. This style was common in Romanticism, where emotions and strong feelings were key. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Antoine Cosme Giraud (1810–1810) was an artist.
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