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Le baiser rendu: Le baiser rendu, by Charles Louis Lingée, ink, 1784

Le baiser rendu: Le baiser rendu

Charles Louis Lingée

1784

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Le baiser rendu: Le baiser rendu is a 1784 ink by Charles Louis Lingée, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Charles Louis Lingée
When & what style?
1784 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

In this painting, a woman stands at the center, wearing a long white dress and a belt around her waist. A man in a hat and coat stands to her left, while another man in a hat and coat bends over to her right. The scene is set outdoors, with trees and a building visible in the background. The woman's dress is detailed with folds and creases, and the men's clothing is also intricately depicted. The background is rendered in a softer focus, with the trees and building blending together. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. To learn more about the Baroque movement, which this painting is a part of, you can explore the works of other artists from this time period.

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