Artwork
Le Garcon cabaretier
Le Garcon cabaretier is an ink print by the Baroque artist Charles-Nicolas Cochin I. It dates from 1740 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Le Garcon cabaretier is an engraving created by Charles-Nicolas Cochin I in 1740.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a young man in a white apron, surrounded by metalware and a large sack, likely in a kitchen or workshop setting. The title suggests he is a young servant in a food or drink establishment.
Technique & Style
Cochin used fine lines to achieve shading and texture, characteristic of engraving techniques that involve carving detailed designs onto a surface.
Artist & collection
