Young Woman with a Rose (c. 1776)
Gilles Demarteau the Elderc. 1776 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1776)
Specifications
- Year
- c. 1776
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1722–1776
About the artwork
"Young Woman with a Rose" (c. 1776) is a work by Gilles Demarteau the Elder. Drawings in brief: Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash. Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. Context for c. 1776: In Japan, ukiyo-e woodblock printing flourished in the Edo period and made colour prints a popular and affordable art form. The Enlightenment and the habit of the Grand Tour fed a wider interest in science, travel, antiquity, and natural history, and illustrators accompanied many expeditions. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"Young Woman with a Rose" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Drawings and sketches stand out through line clarity and a sense of the artist process, which makes them a natural fit for minimalist, monochrome, and graphic interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
French, 1722–1776
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