Artwork
La Rose mal defendue (The Poorly Defended Rose)
La Rose mal defendue (The Poorly Defended Rose) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Philibert-Louis Debucourt. It dates from 1791 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
La Rose mal defendue (The Poorly Defended Rose) is an etching created by Philibert-Louis Debucourt in 1791, combining various techniques such as etching, wash manner, stipple, and aquatint on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an intimate scene between a man and woman in a bedroom, where the man presents a rose to the woman, seated on a bed. The atmosphere is playful and romantic, with the couple surrounded by decorative elements like curtains and various objects.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Debucourt's skill in combining multiple printmaking techniques. Its emphasis on emotion and imagination aligns with the Romanticism movement, characteristic of late 18th-century art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Philibert-Louis Debucourt (1755–1832) was a French artist, born in Paris.
