Artwork
La Toilette
La Toilette is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin. It dates from 1756 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
La Toilette is an etching on laid paper created by Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin in 1756.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a woman at her vanity, surrounded by personal items and animals, blending everyday life with symbolic elements like butterflies and a cat, which may represent fleeting beauty or secrets.
Technique & Style
The print showcases the artist's use of etching to capture a busy, detailed scene with intricate textures and patterns, including fancy frames and musical instruments in the background.
Artist & collection
