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Cartouche Moderne with a Young Couple Being Served Wine

Johann Esaias Nilson

1754

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century

Dominant colour

Cartouche Moderne with a Young Couple Being Served Wine is a 1754 chalk by Johann Esaias Nilson, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Johann Esaias Nilson
When & what style?: 1754 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is an etching with a drawing in pen, black ink, and gray wash, on laid paper. It features a young couple being served wine by a servant. The couple is dressed in 18th-century attire, with the man wearing a hat and the woman wearing a dress and a hat. The servant is holding a tray with a wine glass and a bottle. The scene is set in a garden or a park, with trees and plants visible in the background. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of elegance and refinement, with the couple and the servant depicted in a formal and dignified manner. The image is a fine example of Baroque art, with its use of elaborate details and ornate decoration. The artist, Johann Esaias Nilson, was a master of this style, and his work is characterized by its beauty and sophistication.