Flore a son lever
1772
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1772
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white engraving of a woman dressed in flowing, draped clothes. Her hair is pulled back with a decorative bow, and she holds a bunch of flowers in her left hand. The fabric looks soft and detailed, with folds that show texture. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, especially in the fabric and flowers. This style was common in Baroque-era prints. Try looking up engraving to see how artists use lines to make shadows and light.
