1761
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Tender Desire (Le Tendre désir) is a 1761 ink by Manuel Salvador Carmona, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white print of a woman with soft, wavy hair and a gentle expression. She’s holding a small object, maybe a ball or apple, in one hand. Her dress drapes loosely, and the background is plain, keeping focus on her face. The border is packed with swirling leaves, flowers, and tiny cherubs holding a crest. The words *"Le Tendre"* and *"Désir"* (French for "The Tender Desire") appear at the bottom, hinting at a mood of softness. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Manuel Salvador Carmona (20 May 1734 – 15 October 1820) was a Spanish engraver, designer and illustrator. Two of his brothers were also artists: José Salvador Carmona, a sculptor, and Juan Antonio Salvador Carmona, also an engraver.
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