The Public in the Salon of the Louvre, Viewing the Painting of the "Sacre"

Französische Grafik 1800–1812, iniciado 1808

The artwork is a horizontal, detailed drawing depicting a crowded scene in a salon at the Louvre. The central focus is a large framed painting of a ceremonial event, elevated above a dense gathering of onlookers. The crowd, composed of men, women, and children in early 19th-century attire, occupies the lower half of the composition. They are dressed in various clothing styles, including coats, dresses, and hats, with some figures gesturing or pointing towards the painting. The room is spacious, with draped curtains visible to the right. The use of soft tones and careful line work emphasizes the expressions and interactions among the figures.
Artista
Französische Grafik 1800–1812
Fecha
iniciado 1808
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
pen and black ink with gray wash and watercolor over traces of graphite on laid paper
Medidas
59,5 × 80,3 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The artwork is a horizontal, detailed drawing depicting a crowded scene in a salon at the Louvre. The central focus is a large framed painting of a ceremonial event, elevated above a dense gathering of onlookers. The crowd, composed of men, women, and children in early 19th-century attire, occupies the lower half of the composition. They are dressed in various clothing styles, including coats, dresses, and hats, with some figures gesturing or pointing towards the painting. The room is spacious, with draped curtains visible to the right. The use of soft tones and careful line work emphasizes the expressions and interactions among the figures.

Französische Grafik 1800–1812