Artwork
Le repentir tardif
Le repentir tardif is an ink print by the Baroque artist Gerard Rene Le Vilain. It dates from 1788 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Le repentir tardif is an etching created by Gerard Rene Le Vilain in 1788.
Subject & Meaning
The etching shows a woman in a white dress seated on a chair, with a man in dark attire embracing her. The woman's expression and posture convey distress, suggesting a deep emotional state.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its intimate and contemplative atmosphere, achieved through the depiction of a quiet domestic scene.
Artist & collection
