Artwork
Two Standing Ladies (Demoiselles Quantin)
Two Standing Ladies (Demoiselles Quantin) is an ink print by the Baroque artist Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki. It dates from 1758 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Two Standing Ladies (Demoiselles Quantin) is a print created by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki in 1758. It is an etching and drypoint work on laid paper, executed in red.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two women standing together, wearing long robes with high collars and bows at the neck. Their calm faces are turned slightly towards each other, set against a plain background with a faint curtain or drape and a simple floor.
Technique & Style
Chodowiecki used a combination of etching and drypoint techniques to achieve a precise yet delicate line style. The red ink gives the print a warm, slightly faded appearance, while the laid paper adds a textured, aged quality.
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.
