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Two Chinoiseries

Jean-Baptiste Pillement

1775

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

Two Chinoiseries is a 1775 graphite by Jean-Baptiste Pillement, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jean-Baptiste Pillement
When & what style?: 1775 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a scene with two people sitting on the ground, surrounded by exotic plants and a small building. The people are dressed in loose, flowing clothing, and one of them is holding a long stick. The building has a curved roof and a doorway with a small step leading up to it. The plants are tall and slender, with long leaves that are curled up at the tips. The drawing is done in black ink with graphite, and it has a delicate, intricate quality to it. The lines are thin and precise, and the details are carefully rendered. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.