Who painted J'ai tort, mon cher Valère, et t'en demande excuse?

J'ai tort, mon cher Valère, et t'en demande excuse was painted by Jean Jacques Le Veau in 1782.

Where can I see J'ai tort, mon cher Valère, et t'en demande excuse?

J'ai tort, mon cher Valère, et t'en demande excuse is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is J'ai tort, mon cher Valère, et t'en demande excuse?

J'ai tort, mon cher Valère, et t'en demande excuse is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

J'ai tort, mon cher Valère, et t'en demande excuse

Jean Jacques Le Veau , 1782

J'ai tort, mon cher Valère, et t'en demande excuse is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jean Jacques Le Veau. It dates from 1782 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

J'ai tort, mon cher Valère, et t'en demande excuse is a print created by Jean Jacques Le Veau in 1782 using etching and engraving techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a dramatic indoor scene with three figures: a woman and two men in a grand room. The text 'J'ai tort, mon cher Valère, et t'en demande excuse' ('I'm wrong, my dear Valère, and I ask your pardon') suggests a moment of apology or tension between the characters.

Technique & Style

The work combines etching and engraving, techniques that allow for detailed and intricate designs. The use of these mediums enables the artist to capture the textures of the characters' clothing and the opulence of the setting.