Les prunes
1772
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1772
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Les prunes is a 1772 ink by Gérard Vidal, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white print of a woman holding a basket of plums. She’s dressed in a loose, fancy outfit with puffy sleeves, and her hair is styled high with ribbons. One hand points upward while the other rests on the basket, as if she’s offering the fruit. The border around her is decorated with leaves and flowers, giving it a fancy frame. The small scene below shows a cherub holding a wreath, adding a playful touch. This is an *etching*, a printmaking technique where artists scratch into metal plates.
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