L'innocence inspire la tendresse
1779
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Etienne Claude Voysard
Etienne Claude Voysard (1746–1812) was an artist.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
L'innocence inspire la tendresse is a 1779 ink by Etienne Claude Voysard, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows three women around a baby in a bed. The woman on the right holds the baby’s hand while the others watch closely. The scene is framed by fancy scrollwork and flowers at the top, with a small decorative medallion at the bottom. The title means "Innocence Inspires Tenderness," which fits the gentle moment. The artist used shading to show soft folds in the women’s clothes and the baby’s skin. Look up etching to see how artists like this create detailed prints with needles.
Etienne Claude Voysard (1746–1812) was an artist.
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