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La nuit passe, l'Aurore parait

Pierre Maleuvre after Jean-Marc Nattier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an upper-body depiction of a seated woman looking to her right. She has an elaborate updo with flowers, delicate facial features, and a serene expression. She wears a flowing gown, revealing her shoulders and upper chest, holding a bouquet of flowers in her left hand. Next to her is a childlike figure holding a torch. The background is an ethereal, cloud-like setting.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3492 × 4441 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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