The March of Silenus
1748
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Louis-Felix de La Rue
Louis-Felix de La Rue (1730–1777) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The March of Silenus is a 1748 ink by Louis-Felix de La Rue, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a messy, crowded scene with a group of people and animals tangled in trees and vines. The lines are scratchy and uneven, like someone drew fast without smoothing out the edges. In the middle, a man on a donkey looks lost, surrounded by others who seem to be stumbling or hiding. The artist used a technique that lets ink pile up in rough layers, creating a gritty texture. This style was popular in the 1700s for dramatic, chaotic scenes. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints with acid and needles.
Louis-Felix de La Rue (1730–1777) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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