It was pulled today (On la tire aujourd'hui)

It was pulled today (On la tire aujourd'hui)

Salvatore Tresca

1782

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows three people in a dimly lit room. A man in a light brown coat and white stockings holds a folded paper, standing next to a woman in a blue dress with a flower in her hair. Another woman sits at a small table, adjusting her hat. The door behind them is slightly open, revealing a dark hallway. The title *On la tire aujourd’hui* means "It was pulled today," hinting at a playful scene of love notes or gossip. The soft colors and intimate setting feel more like a story than a formal portrait. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Tresca created these detailed prints.

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