Artwork
Girl Sleeping on Settee
Girl Sleeping on Settee is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki. It dates from 1784 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Girl Sleeping on Settee is an etching created by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki in 1784. The work showcases Chodowiecki's skill in printmaking, a medium in which he was highly accomplished.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a young woman reclining on a settee, captured in a moment of repose. The simplicity of the scene conveys a sense of quiet intimacy, highlighting the beauty in everyday life.
Technique & Style
Characterized by refined detail and simple lines, the etching achieves a serene atmosphere. Chodowiecki's use of etching technique allows for a delicate rendering of the subject, emphasizing the stillness of the scene.
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.
Illustration for "Jestrab Kontra Hrdlicka, XXII" (Girl asleep on a bed)
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