Artwork
Un violent exercice étouffe les sentimens tendres
Un violent exercice étouffe les sentimens tendres is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Noël Le Mire. It dates from 1778 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Un violent exercice étouffe les sentimens tendres is a print created by Noël Le Mire in 1778, utilizing the combined techniques of etching and engraving to convey a emotionally charged scene involving multiple figures.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a moment of intense emotional expression among a group of people, suggesting a narrative that emphasizes the overwhelming of tender sentiments by violent or intense physical exertion.
Technique & Style
Le Mire employed etching and engraving techniques, where designs are scratched into a metal plate, to achieve detailed and expressive lines. This method allowed for the vivid portrayal of the emotional intensity in the scene.
History & Provenance
Created in 1778, specific details about the print's provenance and historical context beyond its creation year and artist are not provided.
Context
The work reflects 18th-century artistic interests in capturing human emotion and physicality through precise and expressive printmaking techniques.
Legacy
The legacy of 'Un violent exercice étouffe les sentimens tendres' is not elaborated upon in the provided information, leaving its impact on subsequent art or its current significance unspecified.
Artist & collection
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Un violent exercice étouffe les sentimens tendres