Le magnifique
1776
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jean-Baptiste Tilliard
Jean-Baptiste Tilliard (1740–1813) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le magnifique is a 1776 ink by Jean-Baptiste Tilliard, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows three people in a fancy room. A woman sits on a chair with her hand near her face, wearing a puffy dress. Two men stand near her—one in a dark coat and hat, holding a fan, and the other in a light suit, holding a flower. Heavy curtains frame a window behind them, and the walls have detailed carvings and patterns. The artist used shading to show light hitting the men’s faces and clothes, making them stand out. The scene looks like a moment frozen in time, maybe from a play or a story. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how this print was made.
Jean-Baptiste Tilliard (1740–1813) was an artist.
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