La soiree des Thuileries
1774
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
La soiree des Thuileries is a 1774 ink by Jean-Baptiste Blaise Simonet, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows two people sitting in a garden at dusk. The woman stands, holding flowers, while the man lounges in a chair beside her. Trees and a fence form the background, and a small dog rests near the bench. The scene looks peaceful but slightly dramatic, with swirling clouds above. The artist used shading to create texture in the clothing and foliage, making it feel almost three-dimensional. This is a print, not a painting, which explains the fine lines and dark contrasts. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Jean-Baptiste Blaise Simonet (1742–1813) was an artist.
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