Black and white image of a large group of people in 18th-century clothing in a lavish room. The room has dark walls with three paintings hanging on it. There are two on the left and one on the right. The left paintings are rectangular and the right one is square. The paintings depict mythological scenes and a man's bust. The group is gathered around the edges of the room. The people are dressed in extravagant and ornate clothing. The people on the left are more formally dressed. The people on the right are more casually dressed. A woman in a large dress sits on the floor. A man sits on a couch on the left. The couch is ornate and upholstered. There are several objects on the floor, including a basket with a dog and a book. In the background, there is a large archway with curtains. A man stands behind the curtains. The overall atmosphere appears to be one of revelry and indulgence. The image is titled "Marriage à la Mode: The Toilet Scene."
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- 900 × 748 px
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