Artwork

La Salle du Bal

La Salle du Bal, by Jean-Baptiste Rigaud, ink, 1746
La Salle du Bal, by Jean-Baptiste Rigaud, ink, 1746

La Salle du Bal is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jean-Baptiste Rigaud. It dates from 1746 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

La Salle du Bal is a print created by Jean-Baptiste Rigaud in 1746, combining etching and engraving techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a lively outdoor scene in a formal garden, with people from different social classes interacting amidst fountains, statues, and trees. The garden's design and grand features suggest a high-status setting.

Technique & Style

The image is rendered in detail through a combination of etching and engraving, techniques that allow for intricate textures and precise lines, capturing the complexity of the scene.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.