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Le Bon Exemple

Juste Chevillet after Jean-Gaspard Heilmann

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman sitting on a chair, sewing. She is positioned in profile, looking down at a piece of fabric. She has a lace cap on her styled hair, her face has a gentle expression. The woman wears a detailed dress with ruffles, lace trim, and a choker. Next to her, a table holds sewing materials. The background shows a patterned wall and draped curtain, within an ornate frame.

Artwork Details

Date
1762
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
3420 × 4739 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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