Artwork
Le torrent et la riviere (The Torrent and theRiver)
Le torrent et la riviere (The Torrent and theRiver) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Louis-Simon Lempereur. It dates from 1756 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Le torrent et la riviere (The Torrent and the River) is a hand-colored etching created by Louis-Simon Lempereur in 1756.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dramatic river scene with a woman in a red dress struggling in the rapids, watched by two helpless men on the bank. The title suggests a fable, likely cautioning against nature's power.
Technique & Style
Fine lines and careful shading convey the water's chaotic texture, achieved through the etching process, where delicate lines are carved into a metal plate.
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