Allegorie sur la mariage du Comte de Provence
1771
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1771
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a group of five figures in a cloudy, dramatic scene. Two people on the left look serious, dressed in old-fashioned clothes. In the center, a winged figure holds a baby, while another winged person leans in. The background is full of swirling clouds and a throne-like chair. The artist used ink and graphite to create deep shadows and texture. The lines are sharp in some spots, soft in others. This was a way to tell a story without words. Look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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