Le glouton
1794
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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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le glouton is a 1794 ink by Jean-Baptiste Blaise Simonet, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows five people gathered around a table, eating and talking. The room looks old, with heavy curtains and a fancy coat of arms on the wall. One man leans on a cane, another slumps in a chair, and a woman lounges nearby—all looking busy or distracted. The food on the table is simple, but the scene feels lively and a little messy. The title *Le glouton* (which means "the glutton") hints this might be about overindulgence. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the folds in the clothes and the shadows on the faces. Next, check out etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists create these detailed prints.
Jean-Baptiste Blaise Simonet (1742–1813) was an artist.
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