Les cerises
1772
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1772
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Les cerises is a 1772 ink by Gérard Vidal, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image presents a young girl engaged in the act of eating cherries. She is attired in a loose-fitting white blouse and has her curly hair tied up in a bun. The girl is seated at a table, with a basket of cherries positioned in front of her. The girl's gaze is directed towards the viewer, and she appears to be in the midst of removing the pit from a cherry. The overall atmosphere of the image exudes a sense of simplicity and innocence. The artist's use of etching on laid paper creates a sense of depth and texture in the image. For more information on this technique, explore the art of etching.
