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The Happy Union

Louis Bosse after Sigmund Freudenberger

National Gallery of Art

There is an image of two people sitting together in a lavishly detailed room. The man is seated on an armchair with one leg crossed over the other, while the woman is perched on the arm of the chair, leaning towards the man. Their bodies are depicted from head to knees. The man wears a tri-corner hat with a feather, a coat with intricate button detailing, waistcoat, breeches, and stockings. The woman has elaborate hair, and she wears a dress with ruffled sleeves and a decorative bodice, holding a small lyre-like musical instrument. The room has patterned wallpaper and a detailed carpet, a writing desk with a floral arrangement and a scroll, a wall sconce with candles, and a screen showing a domestic scene in the corner. An open book lies on the floor beside the chair.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3488 × 4736 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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