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Annette a l'age de vingt ans (Annette at the Age of Twenty Years)

François Godefroy

1772

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

Annette a l'age de vingt ans (Annette at the Age of Twenty Years) is a 1772 ink by François Godefroy, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: François Godefroy
When & what style?: 1772 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching depicts a serene landscape with a woman sitting on a rock, surrounded by sheep and a tree. The woman is dressed in a long, flowing dress and has a hat on her head. In the background, there are rolling hills and a cloudy sky. The woman appears to be lost in thought, gazing into the distance. The sheep are scattered around her, some lying down and others standing up. The tree behind her provides shade and adds depth to the scene. The etching is a beautiful representation of a peaceful moment in nature. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer into the scene. To learn more about this style of art, explore the Romanticism movement.