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 crowded around a table, eating and talking. The room looks dim, with heavy curtains and a fireplace. One man leans on a cane, another slumps in a chair, and a woman holds a fan. A small dog sits under the table, and a plate of food is half-eaten. The title *Le glouton* means "the glutton," hinting this scene mocks people who eat too much. The artist used sharp lines to show their messy, chaotic energy. Next, check out etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how this technique creates such detailed textures.
Jean-Baptiste Blaise Simonet (1742–1813) was an artist.
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