Le Devin du Village (Colette Weeping)
1779
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Pietro Antonio Martini
Pietro Antonio Martini (1779–1779) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le Devin du Village (Colette Weeping) is a 1779 ink by Pietro Antonio Martini, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows two people standing under a big tree in a garden. The woman on the left is dressed in a loose, old-fashioned dress and holds a fan. She looks sad, with her hand near her face. The man on the right wears a hat and coat, gesturing toward her as if explaining something. Behind them, a house and small village stretch out under a clear sky. The woman’s pose and the man’s pointing hand suggest a quiet moment of conversation, maybe about love or fate. The scene feels like a slice of everyday life, but with a touch of drama. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Martini created detailed prints like this.
Pietro Antonio Martini (1779–1779) was an artist.
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