Ah! Laisse-moi donc voir
1783
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jean-François Janinet
Jean-François Janinet (1752–1814) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ah! Laisse-moi donc voir is a 1783 ink by Jean-François Janinet, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a man and woman standing in a lush, wooded area. The man, dressed in a brown jacket and yellow pants, is handing the woman a hat. The woman, wearing a long white dress and a blue ribbon in her hair, is reaching out to take the hat. In the background, a statue of a man can be seen, adding to the serene atmosphere of the scene. The overall mood of the painting is one of tranquility and intimacy. To learn more about the artist's use of color and light, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Jean-François Janinet (1752–1814) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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