Artwork
Joconde: Le pardon
Joconde: Le pardon is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Philippe Triere. It dates from 1786 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Joconde: Le pardon is a print created by Philippe Triere in 1786 using etching and engraving techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three women in a dimly lit room, engaged in various activities: two stand near a window examining a paper, while a third kneels on the floor, absorbed in a book. The scene is furnished with a desk, lamp, telescope, and scattered objects.
Technique & Style
The grainy texture of the black-and-white print results from the combined techniques of etching and engraving, a common method for producing detailed prints in the 18th century.
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