La famille du fermier
1791
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Clément-Pierre Marillier
Clément-Pierre Marillier (1791–1791) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La famille du fermier is a 1791 ink by Clément-Pierre Marillier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a messy, crowded room with a family of five. The father lies on the floor, surrounded by kids and a woman who looks worried. One child holds a basket, another clings to the woman, and a baby sits near the father. The walls are rough stone, a window has bars, and a candle sits on a shelf. The artist packed in lots of emotion in a small space—every face shows stress or exhaustion. The messy clothes and scattered objects make it feel real and urgent. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Clément-Pierre Marillier (1791–1791) was an artist.
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