Artwork
The Spinner
The Spinner is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jean-Jacques de Boissieu. It dates from 1759 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Spinner is a print created by Jean-Jacques de Boissieu in 1759 using etching and drypoint techniques in sepia tone.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a serene outdoor setting with a person spinning thread near a small wooden house, surrounded by bare trees and two barrels, accompanied by a dog in the background.
Technique & Style
De Boissieu employed fine lines to capture textures such as tree bark and wood grain, characteristic of etching and drypoint methods, resulting in a warm brown-toned image with detailed renderings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Jacques de Boissieu (1736–1810) was a French artist, born in Lyon.
