A Deception

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814, circa 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
Datazione
circa 1780
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
pen and black, iron gall, and colored inks with watercolor over graphite on laid paper
Dimensioni
36,6 × 47,4 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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