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.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an intimate scene of a man and woman in a wooded area, where the man hands the woman a hat. The serene atmosphere is enhanced by a statue in the background, conveying a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro, an artistic technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark, is evident in the print, contributing to its overall mood and visual effect.
Artist & collection
Le retour trop precipite
La statue du dieu Pan (Statue of the God Pan)
The Upset Basket
The Lover Surprised (L'Amant Surpris)
L'Amant surpris
Nina, ou La Folle par amour (Nina, or The Woman Maddened by Love)
Les sabots
To galante par i en have, det ene liggende, det andet stående
La Declaration
L'Oiseau privé
Sans rien comprendre à ce mystere