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L'Amour à l'épreuve

Jacques-Firmin Beauvarlet after Pierre-Antoine Baudouin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two people in an opulent interior setting. Both individuals are seated on a lavish bed with a richly upholstered headboard, surrounded by luxurious drapery forming a canopy. The person on the left is sitting upright on a chair by the bed, while the person on the right reclines with their head nestled against the sitting individual's side. The seated individual has wavy hair and is dressed in what appears to be formal attire with elaborate cuffs. The reclining person also has styled hair, adorned with a decorative ribbon, and wears a flowing gown with a detailed bodice and sleeves. The room features intricate wall panels, large windows, a small table with a writing set, and a small dog curled up nearby.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3489 × 4772 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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