Le chemin de la fortune
1778
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1778
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a fancy room with a group of people dressed in old-fashioned clothes. A woman in a flowing dress sits with a child on her lap, while a man in a suit stands playing a violin. Another man reads a book, and a dog lies on the floor. Above them, a ceiling painting shows a ship on water, and a big chandelier hangs in the background. The title at the bottom, *Le chemin de la fortune*, hints this scene might be about luck or success. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and textures, making the clothes and faces look detailed. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Voyez made prints like this.
