Le soir
1761
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1761
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le soir is a 1761 ink by Joseph de Longueil, a Baroque work, depicting Louis Xiv of France, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a dim, candlelit room. A woman in a long dress sits by a window. Books and papers lie scattered on a table. The artist used two methods on one plate. He first etched the lines, then added drypoint to make the shadows deeper. That mix gives the scene its soft glow. Look for other works by Longueil, Joseph de.
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