A Painter's Studio by Hubert François Bourguignon Gravelot

A Painter's Studio c. 1715 - 1773

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print, etching

pencil drawn

amateur sketch

toned paper

light pencil work

print

pen sketch

etching

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

pencil drawing

pen-ink sketch

pencil work

"A Painter's Studio" is an etching by French artist Hubert François Bourguignon Gravelot (1669-1773). Dating from around 1715-1773, the print depicts a lively scene within an artist's studio. Several figures are gathered around a painter who is working on a canvas. The scene is full of movement and detail, showcasing Gravelot's mastery of line and composition. This work, which is now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, offers a glimpse into the world of 18th-century art and the creative process.