Artwork
The Triumphal Arch
The Triumphal Arch 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 Triumphal Arch is a print created by Jean-Jacques de Boissieu in 1759 using etching and drypoint techniques in sepia tones.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two figures standing beneath a tall, arched stone structure adorned with a clock face, surrounded by bare trees and rocky terrain.
Technique & Style
De Boissieu employed fine lines to achieve detailed shadows and texture, lending the work a hand-drawn quality. The sepia tones contribute to its aged appearance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Jacques de Boissieu (1736–1810) was a French artist, born in Lyon.
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