Artwork
Sa taille est ravissante
Sa taille est ravissante is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Pierre Adrien Le Beau. It dates from 1776 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Sa taille est ravissante is a print created by Pierre Adrien Le Beau in 1776, combining engraving and etching techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an elegantly dressed woman seated in a domestic setting, surrounded by personal items, conveying an atmosphere of quiet intimacy.
Technique & Style
Le Beau employed fine lines to render the subject's features and attire, characteristic of the engraving and etching methods used in 18th-century printmaking.
History & Provenance
The print was produced for sale in Paris, as indicated by the text at the bottom of the work.
Artist & collection
