1796
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Phrosine and Melidore is a 1796 ink by Pierre Paul Prud'hon, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a romantic scene of a man and woman embracing on a moonlit beach. The man, dressed in dark attire, stands behind the woman, who is nude, with her back to him. Her long hair cascades down her back as she gazes up at the man, who gently holds her. The atmosphere is intimate, with the moon shining brightly in the sky. In the foreground, the waves gently lap at the shore, while a tree stands tall in the background, its branches stretching towards the sky. The overall mood of the image is one of serenity and tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the couple. The delicate lines and subtle shading of the etching technique used in this piece add to its sense of intimacy and vulnerability. For more information on the artist who created this beautiful work, look up Prud'hon, Pierre Paul.
Pierre-Paul Prud'hon (French pronunciation: , 4 April 1758 – 16 February 16, 1823) was a French Neo-classical painter and draughtsman best known in his own time for his allegorical paintings and portraits, now for his drawings.
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