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Le faucon, by Jean-Baptiste Tilliard, ink, 1774

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Overview

Le faucon is a 1774 ink by Jean-Baptiste Tilliard, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jean-Baptiste Tilliard
When & what style?
1774 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image depicts a scene of three people and a dog in a room with wooden beams and a staircase. The individuals are dressed in 18th-century attire, with the man on the left wearing a suit and the two women on the right wearing long dresses. The woman in the center is holding a bowl, while the woman on the right is gesturing with her hand. A dog lies on the floor in front of them. The room's interior features a table with a bowl and a plate, as well as a curtain hanging from the staircase. The atmosphere appears to be one of conversation and everyday life. This etching, titled "Le faucon," is characteristic of the Baroque movement and can be found at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

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