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Façon moderne d'une Porte de Jardin (A Garden Door in the Modern Style)

Johann Esaias Nilson

1758

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

Façon moderne d'une Porte de Jardin (A Garden Door in the Modern Style) is a 1758 ink by Johann Esaias Nilson, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Johann Esaias Nilson
When & what style?: 1758 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a man and woman standing in front of a fancy garden door. The door is framed by swirling scrollwork and topped with a cherub holding flowers. The man wears a long coat and knee breeches, while the woman has a puffy dress with ruffles and a bow in her hair. Behind them, a garden path leads to a small pavilion. The title at the bottom calls it *"A Garden Door in the Modern Style,"* hinting this was a design guide for wealthy homeowners. The tiny details—like the cherub’s pose or the plants in pots—show how artists added personality to everyday objects. Next, check out etching to see how this print was made.