1625
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Marguerite Lemon is a 1625 ink by Jean Morin, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with curly hair and a ruffled collar. She’s turned slightly to the side, looking calm with one hand resting near her chest. The background is plain, keeping all focus on her face and shoulders. The artist used fine lines to show the fabric’s folds and her hair’s texture. This kind of careful detail is common in etchings, where the artist scratches into a metal plate. Next, check out the technique: etching.
Jean Morin (c.1595 or 1605 – 1650) was a French baroque painter, printmaker, painter, etcher, engraver and publisher.
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