La Nuit (Night)
1784
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Nicolas François Regnault
Nicolas François Regnault (1785–1785) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
La Nuit (Night) is a 1784 ink by Nicolas François Regnault, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a dimly lit room with a woman lying on a bed, her head resting on a pillow. She's covered with a blanket, and her right arm is bent, with her hand resting on her stomach. A small dog sleeps on the floor beside the bed. The room is decorated with a few pieces of furniture and some objects on a shelf. The woman appears to be sleeping peacefully, surrounded by the quiet of the night. The painting's use of shadows and light creates a sense of intimacy and calmness. The artist's use of etching techniques adds a level of detail and texture to the painting, making it feel more realistic. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to look into etching.
Nicolas François Regnault (1785–1785) was an artist.
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