Artwork
Noce de Village (Village Wedding)
Noce de Village (Village Wedding) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles-Melchior Descourtis. It dates from 1785 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Noce de Village (Village Wedding) is a print created by Charles-Melchior Descourtis in 1785 using etching and wash manner techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a lively village scene where people are dancing and making music, capturing a moment of communal celebration.
Technique & Style
The artist employed simple lines and shading to convey energy, utilizing a style characteristic of the period to narrate the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles-Melchior Descourtis (1753–1820) was a French artist, born in Paris.
