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Arabesque with a Tightrope Walker

Anne Allen after Jean-Baptiste Pillement

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a garden scene with intricate architectural and botanical elements. The scene includes structures like bridges and pagodas adorned with hanging drapery, ribbons, tassels, and garlands. The foliage and flowers are detailed in various pastel hues, and small birds are perched throughout the scene. The style is reminiscent of Jean-Baptiste Pillement, showcasing a chinoiserie influence.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1795
Medium
etching inked à la poupée in black, gray, blue, green, golden-brown, pink, and olive green
Dimensions
3189 × 4392 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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