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Lecon d'amour

Charles Dupuis after Antoine Watteau

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pastoral scene with figures in elegant clothing gathered around a guitarist. A seated woman and lush foliage are on the left, with rolling hills and a village in the distance. The sky features dramatic clouds. The artwork utilizes a monochromatic palette in tones of beige and sepia, resembling an etching technique.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1734
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4569 × 3399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette