Artwork
The Upset Basket
The Upset Basket is an ink print by the Baroque artist Buisson, C.-A.-L.. It dates from 1740 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Upset Basket is a stipple engraving created by C.-A.-L. Buisson in 1740.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a woman in a flowing dress attempting to right an overturned basket, while a child nearby points at a butterfly near a large vase. The surrounding environment includes scattered fruit, flowers, and additional baskets, set against a garden backdrop with a statue.
Technique & Style
Buisson employed fine lines to achieve detailed shadows and textures, characteristic of the engraving medium, where precision is paramount.
Artist & collection
