Artwork
Ragotin dans le coffre
Ragotin dans le coffre is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Jean-Baptiste Oudry. It dates from 1737 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
The use of black and white chalk on blue paper is an interesting choice, as it allows for a range of tonal values.
The painting is titled Ragotin dans le coffre by Jean-Baptiste Oudry.
It's from 1737 and made with black chalk and white chalk on blue paper.
The artist used this medium to create an interior scene, which is a common subject in art.
The use of black and white chalk on blue paper is an interesting choice, as it allows for a range of tonal values.
The painting is part of the Baroque movement, which is known for its dramatic lighting and intense emotions.
You can learn more about this style at the museum where it's held, the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Overview
Ragotin dans le coffre is a drawing created by Jean-Baptiste Oudry in 1737. It is executed in black chalk heightened with white chalk on blue laid paper.
Technique & Style
The drawing showcases Oudry's use of contrasting chalk tones on colored paper to achieve a range of values. This technique allows for nuanced representation of light and texture.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a small dog, Ragotin, inside a chest. This unusual scene reflects Oudry's ability to observe and render animals in unexpected situations with precision and playfulness.
History & Provenance
The drawing is now held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, where it can be viewed in the context of other works from the same period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Baptiste Oudry was a French Rococo painter, engraver, and tapestry designer. He is particularly well known for his naturalistic pictures of animals and his hunt pieces depicting game. His son, Jacques-Charles Oudry, was also a painter.
