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Family Scene

Camille Joseph Etienne Roqueplan , 1831

Family Scene, by Camille Joseph Etienne Roqueplan, watercolor, 1831
Family Scene, by Camille Joseph Etienne Roqueplan, watercolor, 1831

Family Scene is a watercolor drawing by the Romanticist artist Camille Joseph Etienne Roqueplan. It dates from 1831 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Family Scene is a drawing by Camille Joseph Etienne Roqueplan, created in 1831 using watercolor and gouache over graphite on wove paper. It is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts an intimate family moment, centered around a young child in a white dress being held by a woman in a red shawl. An elderly couple observes from behind, while a dog stands nearby. The figures' gentle expressions convey a sense of warmth and tenderness.

Technique & Style

Roqueplan's use of watercolor and gouache achieves a soft, dreamy effect, emphasizing the quiet intimacy of the scene. The delicate handling of the mediums creates a sense of subtlety and nuance.

Artist & collection

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