A Deception

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814, hacia 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.
Artista
Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814
Fecha
hacia 1780
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
pen and black, iron gall, and colored inks with watercolor over graphite on laid paper
Medidas
36,6 × 47,4 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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