Artwork
L'assemblee au salon
L'assemblee au salon is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Francois-Nicolas-Barthelemy Dequevauviller. It dates from 1783 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
L'assemblee au salon is a print created by Francois-Nicolas-Barthelemy Dequevauviller in 1783 using etching and engraving techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a luxurious salon where elegantly dressed men and women engage in conversation or play with a dog, surrounded by ornate gold decorations and a large window.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a detailed scene through the use of lines that create shadows and textures, characteristic of etching and engraving methods.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francois-Nicolas-Barthelemy Dequevauviller
Francois-Nicolas-Barthelemy Dequevauviller (1786–1786) was an artist.
