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A Young Couple under a Large Wicker Basket

Heinrich Carl Reinhold

1816

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

A Young Couple under a Large Wicker Basket is a 1816 ink by Heinrich Carl Reinhold, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Heinrich Carl Reinhold
When & what style?: 1816 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a man and woman lying on the ground under a huge wicker basket. The basket leans against a stone wall, and the scene looks like an outdoor garden or courtyard. The background has trees, a fence, and a small hill, all drawn with fine lines. The couple seems to be resting or hiding under the basket, which is much bigger than they are. The artist used shading to show depth, making the basket and wall look solid. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.