{"product_id":"lingere-au-petit-crochet-jean-duplessis-bertaux","title":"Lingère au petit crochet - Jean Duplessis-Bertaux","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Jean Duplessis-Bertaux depicting a woman at work with her tools, surrounded by dogs in a sparse, open setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Jean Duplessis-Bertaux, titled Lingère au petit crochet, captures a moment of daily life in late 18th-century France. The artist, known for his precise draughtsmanship and ability to document the social strata of his time, presents a woman engaged in the task of gathering discarded items with a small hook. Her posture is bent, reflecting the physical toll of her labour, while her attire is depicted with worn textures that suggest a life of hardship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is sparse, placing the figure against a wide, open background. This choice directs the viewer's attention to the interaction between the woman and the dogs surrounding her. The animals are rendered with quick, confident lines, adding a sense of movement to the scene. In the distance, smaller figures provide a sense of scale and context to the environment, suggesting a public space or a roadside setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuplessis-Bertaux employs a refined etching technique, using varying line weights to define form and shadow without relying on heavy cross-hatching. The result is a clear, readable image that prioritises the narrative of the subject over decorative flourishes. The work belongs to a tradition of genre prints that sought to record the realities of the working classes, often with a focus on the specific tools and habits associated with their trades. This print is a characteristic example of the artist's output, demonstrating his technical skill in capturing human gesture and the quiet details of everyday existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/neo-classical-vases-in-a-landscape-jean-charles-delafosse\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNeo-classical Vases in a Landscape - Jean Charles Delafosse — Jean Charles Delafosse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/pax-artium-nutrix-francesco-bartolozzi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePax Artium Nutrix - Francesco Bartolozzi — Francesco Bartolozzi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean Duplessis-Bertaux","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58793981673807,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58793989505359,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58793989538127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58793989570895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58793989603663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58793989636431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58793989669199,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58793989701967,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58793989734735,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58793989767503,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58793989800271,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58793989833039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ling-re-au-petit-crochet_Poster_CompositorV1_1789525310464.jpg?v=1789526063","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/lingere-au-petit-crochet-jean-duplessis-bertaux","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}