The French Fireside
1800
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Peltro William Tomkins
Peltro William Tomkins (1759–1840) was an artist, born in London.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The French Fireside is a 1800 ink by Peltro William Tomkins, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows four people in a cozy room, gathered around a low table. A man on the left sits with a book and a glass, while a woman in a big dress holds a fan and leans toward him. Behind them, another man and woman stand near a fireplace, dressed in fancy, old-fashioned clothes. The scene looks warm and lived-in, with soft shadows and detailed fabrics. The artist used a scratchy, textured style—this is *stipple etching*, where tiny dots build up the image. The colors are faded but still show off the clothing’s patterns. Look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists like this made prints.
Peltro William Tomkins (1759–1840) was an artist, born in London.
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