Artwork
Ah! Laisse-moi donc voir
Ah! Laisse-moi donc voir is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jean-François Janinet. It dates from 1783 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Ah!
About this work
Overview
Ah! Laisse-moi donc voir is a color aquatint print created by Jean-François Janinet in 1783, depicting an intimate scene of a man and woman in a serene garden setting.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a man, hat in hand, gazing at a woman dressed in white with a blue hair ribbon, as she holds a bouquet and returns his gaze. The scene conveys a sense of mutual affection and quiet romance.
Technique & Style
Executed in color aquatint, the work features soft, dreamy textures. The thoughtful use of color and light enhances the intimate atmosphere, foreshadowing elements of the Romantic movement.
History & Provenance
Created in 1783 by Janinet, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.
Context
While preceding the full bloom of Romanticism, the print's emphasis on emotional intimacy and natural beauty aligns with burgeoning romantic sensibilities of the late 18th century.
Legacy
The work's influence or reception over time is not detailed in the provided sources, though its style reflects transitional artistic values of its era.
Artist & collection
Le retour trop precipite
The Upset Basket
La statue du dieu Pan (Statue of the God Pan)
The Lover Surprised (L'Amant Surpris)
L'Amant surpris
To galante par i en have, det ene liggende, det andet stående
Les sabots
La soiree du Palais Royal
Les sabots
Nina, ou La Folle par amour (Nina, or The Woman Maddened by Love)
Ah! Laisse-moi donc voir
Valmont and Emilie