Artwork
La mére bienaimée (The Well-Loved Mother)
La mére bienaimée (The Well-Loved Mother) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jean Massard. It dates from 1775 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in plate: Peint par J. B. Greuze, Peintre du Roi; lower center in plate: LA MERE BIENAIMÉE / A Madame de la Borde / A Paris Chez J. B. Greuze Peintre du Roi rue Tibautandé Mlle. Niquet Scrip. Par son très humble et très obeissant serviteur J. B. Greuze; lower right in plate: Gravée par Massard 1775; lower left verso in brown ink: Greuze / Massard
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Overview
La mére bienaimée (The Well-Loved Mother) is an engraving with etching on laid paper created by Jean Massard in 1775.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a lively family scene, with a central female figure surrounded by children and a dog, while a formally dressed man stands to the side, engaged in storytelling. The title suggests a focus on maternal love, though the atmosphere is playful rather than solemn.
Technique & Style
The use of shading and etching techniques creates a three-dimensional effect, with detailed lines and textures achieved through the combination of engraving and etching on laid paper.
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