Where can I see Réception de Choiseul-Gouffier chez Hassan-Tchousch-Oglou?

Réception de Choiseul-Gouffier chez Hassan-Tchousch-Oglou is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Réception de Choiseul-Gouffier chez Hassan-Tchousch-Oglou?

Réception de Choiseul-Gouffier chez Hassan-Tchousch-Oglou is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Réception de Choiseul-Gouffier chez Hassan-Tchousch-Oglou

Réception de Choiseul-Gouffier chez Hassan-Tchousch-Oglou is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Antoine-Jean Duclos. It dates from 1780 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Réception de Choiseul-Gouffier chez Hassan-Tchousch-Oglou is an engraving on laid paper created by Antoine-Jean Duclos in 1780.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a crowded interior scene with two distinct groups: a smaller assembly around a seated woman and a larger gathering focused on a man pointing at something on the floor. The setting is a high-ceilinged room with tall windows, shelves, and ornate furnishings.

Technique & Style

Duclos employed fine lines to achieve depth and texture, particularly in the rendering of clothing and furniture. The resulting scene is one of busy yet orderly activity, with the figures engaged in various pursuits.