1743
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Elizabeth de Gouy, femme de Hyacinthe Rigaud is a 1743 ink by Johann Georg Wille, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a woman in a lavish, ruffled dress, her hair styled in an intricate updo. She is positioned in front of an ornate frame, which features a carved design at the top and a draped fabric at the bottom. The frame bears an inscription in French, although the text is not fully legible. The overall atmosphere of the piece suggests a sense of elegance and refinement. For more on the artistic techniques used in this piece, explore the world of etching.
Johann Georg Wille, or Jean Georges Wille (5 November 1715, near Biebertal – 5 April 1808, Paris) was a German-born copper engraver, who spent most of his life in France. He also worked as an art dealer.
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