La Peinture 1770 - 1786

"La Peinture," created by Claude Augustin Duflos le Jeune between 1770 and 1786, depicts a painter working on an easel, likely in his studio. The intricate details, like the artist's pose, his tools, and the presence of a cat, emphasize the daily life of an artist. This 18th-century engraving, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the creative process and the passion for art. The scene, rendered in black and white, showcases the delicate use of line and shading, a hallmark of engraving.