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Gravure à l'Eau Forte, Machine à Balotter: pl. VI

Gravure à l'Eau Forte, Machine à Balotter: pl. VI, by French 18th Century, ink, 1775
Gravure à l'Eau Forte, Machine à Balotter: pl. VI, by French 18th Century, ink, 1775

Gravure à l'Eau Forte, Machine à Balotter: pl. VI is an ink print by the Romanticist artist French 18th Century. It dates from 1775 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Gravure à l'Eau Forte, Machine à Balotter: pl.

About this work

Overview

Gravure à l'Eau Forte, Machine à Balotter: pl. VI is an engraving on laid paper depicting a complex machine with various labeled components.

Subject & Meaning

The machine appears to be related to the process of engraving or etching, as suggested by its parts and the title 'Machine à Balotter', which refers to a device used in engraving production.

Technique & Style

The work is executed in black lines on light paper, with detailed labels identifying individual parts of the machine, showcasing the artist's attention to technical detail.

Artist & collection

Portrait of French 18th Century

Artist

French 18th Century

This artist worked in late 18th-century France, making portrait paintings and etched prints.

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