La lecon interrompue
1772
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1772
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La lecon interrompue is a 1772 ink by Gérard Vidal, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a quiet room with four people. A woman sits at a table, holding a child who looks curious. Another woman stands nearby, holding a basket, while a man in a chair reads or writes. The walls are plain with a small framed picture above the table, and a curtain hangs to the side. The title, *La leçon interrompue*, hints this scene might be about a lesson being interrupted. The artist used a mix of lines and shading to create depth, especially in the fabrics and faces. Next, check out the technique: aquatint to see how artists like Vidal made soft, watercolor-like effects in prints.
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