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Naiads and Dolphins

Jean-Baptiste-Marie Pierre

1764

gouache

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

Naiads and Dolphins is a 1764 gouache by Jean-Baptiste-Marie Pierre, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jean-Baptiste-Marie Pierre
When & what style?: 1764 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows mythological creatures playing in the water. It's a scene with naiads and dolphins. The details in the drawing are delicate and intricate. The artist used pen and brown ink to create the outlines, and brown wash to add depth. The use of white gouache adds a touch of brightness to the scene. This makes the creatures stand out from the background. To learn more about this style of drawing, look up the technique: gouache.