L'amant de lui-mesme
1778
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jean-Baptiste Blaise Simonet
Jean-Baptiste Blaise Simonet (1742–1813) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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L'amant de lui-mesme is a 1778 ink by Jean-Baptiste Blaise Simonet, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows two men in a fancy room. One is sitting at a small table, looking down at a folded paper while holding a quill. The other man stands nearby, gesturing as if talking. The room has rich details—a carved fireplace, a draped chair, and a chandelier on the wall. The title, *L'amant de lui-mesme*, hints this scene might be about a man obsessed with himself. The artist used fine lines to show textures like fabric and wood, making the room feel real. Next, check out the technique: etching, drypoint, aquatint.
Jean-Baptiste Blaise Simonet (1742–1813) was an artist.
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