Artwork
Le tric-trac
Le tric-trac is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques-Philippe Le Bas. It dates from 1745 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
You see a man hunched over a backgammon board. Light cuts across the room, leaving half his face in shadow.
This is an engraving by Jacques-Philippe Le Bas. He etched it in 1757, using fine lines to show a quiet, everyday moment. The lines are sharp and precise, like a sketch you’d see under a magnifying glass.
Check out another engraving by Le Bas, Jacques-Philippe.
Overview
Le tric-trac is a print created by Jacques-Philippe Le Bas, combining engraving and etching techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man intently focused on a backgammon game, with a strong light source casting half his face in shadow, capturing a quiet, everyday moment.
Technique & Style
Le Bas employed fine, precise lines in the etching process to achieve a detailed representation of the scene, evoking the delicacy of a sketch under magnification.
History & Provenance
The print was created in 1757, although it is sometimes associated with the year 1745.
Artist & collection
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