Trade Card of Pierre Mourgeon
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1796
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
1796
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This small etching shows a quiet street scene with a marketplace. A few buildings lean close together. People stand in small groups near carts selling goods. The artist used a sharp needle on a metal plate to cut lines into the surface. This made crisp edges in the print. The tiny size adds charm. Look up the artist who cut these lines.
