Si tu voulais
1780
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1780
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Si tu voulais is a 1780 ink by Louis Le Coeur, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a man and woman outdoors near a building. The woman stands on a low ledge, holding a light-colored cloth with flowers on it. The man kneels in front of her, reaching up as if adjusting something on her dress. Both wear fancy 18th-century clothes, and the background has soft greenery and a cloudy sky. The title at the bottom, *"Si tu voulais"* (French for *"If you wanted"*), hints at a playful or flirtatious moment between them. The print uses delicate colors and fine lines to create a dreamy, slightly romantic scene. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one used acid and needles to make detailed prints.
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