Children with Donkey and Dog in a Clearing
1825
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Pierre Parrocel
Pierre Parrocel (1670–1739) was an artist, born in Avignon.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Children with Donkey and Dog in a Clearing is a 1825 ink by Pierre Parrocel, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a group of kids playing in a wooded area. Some are sitting on the ground, others stand or crouch near a donkey and a dog. Trees and bushes fill the background, and the scene looks busy but calm. The lines are scratchy and detailed, giving everything texture. The artist used a technique that lets them carve directly into metal plates, creating the rough, layered look. This style was popular in the early 1800s. Check out the technique: etching to see how artists create these kinds of prints.
Pierre Parrocel (1670–1739) was an artist, born in Avignon.
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