Joconde: Le lit
1784
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Charles Louis Lingée
Charles Louis Lingée (1748–1819) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Joconde: Le lit is a 1784 ink by Charles Louis Lingée, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a woman lying in bed with her back turned, her head resting on a pillow. A child sits on the bed beside her, reaching toward her. Another child kneels at the foot of the bed, looking up with curiosity. The room has draped curtains and a heavy, carved bed frame. The artist used shading to show soft folds in the fabric and the children’s clothing. The scene feels quiet but full of unspoken moments. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists create these detailed lines.
Charles Louis Lingée (1748–1819) was an artist.
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