Artwork
Le Chiffre d'amour
Le Chiffre d'amour is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Nicolas Delaunay. It dates from 1786 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Le Chiffre d'amour is a print created by Nicolas Delaunay in 1786 using a combination of etching and engraving techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman outdoors, holding a piece of paper, accompanied by a small dog on a cloth draped over rocks. The title, meaning 'The Love Note' in French, suggests a romantic theme.
Technique & Style
Delaunay employed shading to achieve depth, resulting in smooth light areas and rich dark tones. The soft, slightly blurred quality of the scene is characteristic of the print's style.
Artist & collection
