Le neglige, ou la toilette du matin
1741
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jacques-Philippe Le Bas
Jacques-Philippe Le Bas (1757–1757) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le neglige, ou la toilette du matin is a 1741 ink by Jacques-Philippe Le Bas, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a woman in a long dress helping a child put on a ribbon or bow. The room has a small table with a candle, a mirror, and a chair with folded clothes. The woman stands near a clock on a shelf, while the child holds a small stool. The title *Le Négligé* means "morning toilet" — it’s a scene of daily care, not fancy dress. The artist used fine lines to show fabric folds and light. Next, look up etching to see how this technique creates such sharp details.
Jacques-Philippe Le Bas (1757–1757) was an artist.
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