La Venus aux colombes
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
La Venus aux colombes is a 1783 ink by Jean-François Janinet, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a woman sitting against a dark, leafy background. She’s dressed in a loose white top with red sleeves, her hair pulled back with a blue ribbon. In her lap, she holds a sleeping baby wrapped in cloth, while a small bird perches on her hand. The soft colors and dreamy mood fit the time it was made. The artist used a mix of lines and shading to create smooth skin and fabric. Look up aquatint to see how this printmaking technique works.
Jean-François Janinet (1752–1814) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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