Figures Seated Around a Fountain
1755
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jean-Baptiste Lallemand
Jean-Baptiste Lallemand (1760–1770) was an artist.
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chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Figures Seated Around a Fountain is a 1755 chalk by Jean-Baptiste Lallemand, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows four people near a fountain. One sits on the edge, legs dangling, while another stands close by, holding a hat. A third person leans on the fountain’s side, and a fourth stands farther back, looking toward the group. The lines are loose and quick, with no color—just black on a light background. The artist used shading to show depth, making some areas darker where shadows fall. The scene feels casual, like a moment caught in a park. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
Jean-Baptiste Lallemand (1760–1770) was an artist.
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