Artwork
Le matin
Le matin is an ink print by the Baroque artist Emmanuel Jean Nepomucène de Ghendt. It dates from 1776 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Le matin is a print created by Emmanuel Jean Nepomucène de Ghendt in 1776, combining etching and engraving techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a domestic scene: a well-dressed man stands beside a bed where a woman lies asleep, while a child reaches up to him, all framed by heavy curtains.
Technique & Style
De Ghendt employed shading to convey texture and form, characteristic of 18th-century printmaking. Etching and engraving allowed for detailed rendering of fabric folds and human curves.
Context
Printmaking was a popular medium during the 1700s, enabling artists to produce multiple copies of their work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Emmanuel Jean Nepomucène de Ghendt
Emmanuel Jean Nepomucène de Ghendt (1738–1815) was an artist.
