Le printemps
1761
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1761
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le printemps is a 1761 ink by Joseph de Longueil, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white scene shows a group of people in fancy 18th-century clothes. A man in a long coat is handing a woman a bouquet of flowers while others stand around—some holding baskets, one child crouching, and a dog on a leash. In the background, a grand building and trees frame the action, giving it a staged, almost theatrical feel. The artist used fine lines to capture every fold of fabric and curl of hair, making the scene look alive despite being a print. Notice how the people’s poses feel natural but carefully arranged, like a snapshot of a moment planned for drama. Want to see more prints like this? Look up etching, drypoint, aquatint.
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