La fiancee du roi de Garbe: L'arbre

About this work

This etching shows a woman standing near a tree, holding a branch with leaves. She’s dressed in a loose, flowing robe with a belt, and her hair is styled in an updo. Kneeling beside her is a smaller figure, also in old-fashioned clothes, looking up at her with one hand near their face. The scene feels quiet and dreamy, like a moment frozen in time. The trees around them are thick and leafy, filling most of the background. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, giving it a soft, almost sketchy look. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists like Petit made detailed prints.