Le Duel (The Duel)
Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin
1756
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin
1756
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows two men facing each other with swords. They are in a quiet, empty space. The interesting thing about this work is that it's an etching, which is a technique where the artist scratches a design into a metal plate. The etching is detailed and precise. The artist paid close attention to the men's poses and clothing. You can learn more about this technique by looking up "etching".
