A Deception

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814, c. 1780

The artwork shows a collection of papers, cards, and documents arranged in a trompe-l'Å“il style, simulating a pinboard. Various items, including a playbill titled "The Distrest Mother. A Tragedy," are pinned under red ribbons with seals at the intersections, creating a grid. The color palette consists mainly of muted tones like beige, cream, and black, with accents of red on the ribbons. The items are positioned at various angles across the board.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814
Date
c. 1780
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and black, iron gall, and colored inks with watercolor over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
36.6 × 47.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork shows a collection of papers, cards, and documents arranged in a trompe-l'Å“il style, simulating a pinboard. Various items, including a playbill titled "The Distrest Mother. A Tragedy," are pinned under red ribbons with seals at the intersections, creating a grid. The color palette consists mainly of muted tones like beige, cream, and black, with accents of red on the ribbons. The items are positioned at various angles across the board.

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814