L'amour a l'espagnole
1783
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1783
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
L'amour a l'espagnole is a 1783 ink by Noël Pruneau, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this 18th-century etching and engraving, a woman sits in a chair, her head tilted back, and her eyes closed. A man is seen through a window, playing a stringed instrument. The woman is dressed in a long, flowing gown, and the man wears a loose-fitting shirt and pants. The room is decorated with a mirror, a vase of flowers, and a small table. The scene is set in a romanticized, idealized world, with the woman and man lost in their own thoughts. The use of etching and engraving techniques creates a sense of depth and texture, adding to the overall mood of the piece. This artwork is a great example of Romanticism, and you can explore more of this movement by looking up Romanticism.
