Artwork
Mademoiselle Sa Soeur
Mademoiselle Sa Soeur is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Juste Chevillet. It dates from 1762 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Mademoiselle Sa Soeur is a black‑and‑white print produced in 1762 by the French printmaker Juste Chevillet. Executed as an engraving with etching techniques, the work depicts a young woman seated beside a window, dressed in the elaborate attire of the eighteenth century.
Subject & Meaning
The figure is shown in a domestic interior, wearing a cap and a richly ruffled dress while holding a small fan. A nearby table bears a teapot, cups, and a vase, and a fireplace with a mirror occupies the background, suggesting a leisurely, genteel setting typical of the period’s portraiture.
Technique & Style
Chevillet employed fine, incised lines to render the texture of the fabrics and the subtle play of light across the woman's face. The combination of engraving and etching allows for both precise outlines and delicate tonal variations, characteristic of mid‑eighteenth‑century French printmaking.
History & Provenance
Created in 1762, the print belongs to Chevillet’s output during a time when etching was a popular medium for reproducing fashionable portraiture. Its provenance traces through various collections of French decorative prints, though specific ownership records are limited.
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