Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non
1772
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Title Page: Oval Design from the Church of San Michele de Bosco, Bologna is a 1772 ink by Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a soft oval border around blank space. Tiny, fuzzy lines form the frame. The paper has a warm brown tint from sepia wash. It’s actually a counterproof—a second print made from pressing a wet etching onto new paper. This flips the image so the lines look lighter. The trick keeps details crisp without extra carving. Try the same trick at home with a soft pencil and tracing paper. National Gallery of Art, Washington
Saint-Non, Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de (1727–1791) was an artist.
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