Marriage a la Mode: pl.4
1745
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Simon Francois Ravenet I
Simon Francois Ravenet I (1703–1763) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Marriage a la Mode: pl.4 is a 1745 ink by Simon Francois Ravenet I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This crowded scene shows a group of people in a fancy room. Two women sit in the center, dressed in big, flowing dresses. Around them, men in wigs and coats stand, talk, and drink. The walls have statues and paintings, and the floor is scattered with books and small objects. One woman holds a fan, another looks down, and a man in the back seems to be playing a violin. The title at the bottom calls it *Marriage a la Mode*, suggesting it’s part of a series about marriage. The artist used sharp lines and shading to create depth, which makes the scene feel lively and full of movement. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Simon Francois Ravenet I (1703–1763) was an artist.
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