Naiads and Tritons

Saint‑Non combined traditional line etching with aquatint to achieve a range of soft, watery washes that model the clouds and sea. The brown ink on laid paper creates a muted palette, while the varied tonal layers give depth to the figures and background, highlighting the fluidity of the mythic setting.

The print has remained in institutional hands since its acquisition by the National Gallery of Art, where it is displayed as part of the museum’s European prints collection. Its documented provenance traces directly to the gallery’s early 20th‑century purchases of French print works.