Two Elegant Couples [verso]

Francesco Guardi

1780

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century dancing

About this work

You see two couples dressed up, standing together in a simple setting. They're drawn with pen and ink on paper. The details of their clothes and faces are carefully done, which makes this work interesting because it shows the artist's skill with simple tools. The artist used brown and gray wash to add depth to the drawing. This technique helps to create a sense of volume and texture. Check out the work of artist: Guardi, Francesco.