Artwork
Clarissa
Clarissa is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki. It dates from 1796 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Clarissa is an etching created by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki in 1796, featuring two distinct scenes on a single sheet from one plate.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two contrasting settings: an outdoor scene with two elegantly dressed men, and an indoor scene with a group of five people, including a reclining woman. The juxtaposition of these scenes suggests a narrative.
Technique & Style
Chodowiecki's etching showcases his skill with fine lines, capturing intricate details such as clothing textures and the play of light on faces and fabrics.
History & Provenance
Chodowiecki, a German artist of Huguenot and Polish descent, was a prominent figure in Berlin, eventually becoming director of the Berlin Academy of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Daniel Niklaus Chodowiecki (16 October 1726 – 7 February 1801) was a German painter and printmaker of Huguenot and Polish ancestry, who is most famous as an etcher.
