Le bain
1774
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1774
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Le bain is a 1774 ink by Antoine Louis Romanet, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows two women in a fancy bedroom. One stands holding a cup, while the other lounges in a chair, draped in loose robes. A dog lies on the floor, and a curtain frames a bed in the background. The room looks rich, with heavy drapes and ornate furniture. The title *Le bain* hints at a scene of bathing or relaxation, but the women aren’t actually in the tub. The artist used fine lines to show fabric and light, making everything look detailed and soft. Next, check out etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how this print was made.
