Artwork
Academie (639)
Academie (639) is a chalk print by the Romanticist artist Gilles-Antoine Demarteau. It dates from 1785 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Academie (639) is a print created by Gilles-Antoine Demarteau around 1785 using the chalk manner technique on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a reclining figure with their head tilted back and arms positioned in a relaxed manner, conveying a sense of casual repose.
Technique & Style
The chalk manner printing process, executed in red on textured paper, captures the softness and spontaneity of chalk strokes, while the chiaroscuro effect creates a sense of depth through the interplay of light and shadow.
Artist & collection
