Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin
1756
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ballet Champêtre (Country Ballet) is a 1756 ink by Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows three small figures dancing in a forest. They have oversized butterfly wings and hold sticks like wands. The background is filled with swirling vines, flowers, and leaves that frame the scene like a border. The dancers look like they’re playing, not working. The artist packed every inch with tiny details—even the leaves have texture. Want to see more like this? Check out etching to learn how artists carve images into metal.
Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin (1748–1760) was an artist.
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