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La Rose mal defendue (The Poorly Defended Rose)

Philibert-Louis Debucourt

National Gallery of Art

In the image, a man and a woman are depicted. The man holds the woman, who appears to be stepping back or dancing. The woman faces the viewer, with a gentle expression and elaborately styled hair with curls and a large hat. She wears an elegant gown with ruffled details. The man stands behind her, looking engaged, with curled hair, dressed in late 18th-century formal attire. The woman holds a small bouquet. The background shows an opulent setting with a canopy bed, curtains, a side table with various items, and a richly patterned wall.

Artwork Details

Date
1791
Medium
etching, wash manner, stipple, and aquatint on laid paper
Dimensions
3543 × 4769 px
Public Domain
Yes
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