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Le bal masqué

Jean-Michel Moreau

National Gallery of Art

This is a print of a grand ballroom filled with elegantly dressed people. The room is filled with tall columns, large, arched windows with draped curtains, and elaborate chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. The lower third of the print is filled with people dressed in elaborate costumes, like long capes, ruffled dresses, and tall hats. Many of them appear to be dancing. A second space, visible through the large arched windows, is adorned with balconies and additional chandeliers. The color palette is monochromatic, with dark lines on beige paper.

Artwork Details

Date
1782
Medium
engraving and etching
Dimensions
3532 × 4624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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