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 a combination of etching and engraving techniques to produce a colorful image.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a lively village wedding scene, with numerous figures engaged in various activities such as dancing and playing music, capturing the joy and energy of a celebratory event.
Technique & Style
The artwork showcases Descourtis's use of both etching and engraving to achieve a multicolored effect, a relatively uncommon approach at the time, demonstrating his technical skill and innovative spirit.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles-Melchior Descourtis (1753–1820) was a French artist, born in Paris.
