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La nuit

Emmanuel Jean Nepomucène de Ghendt after Pierre-Antoine Baudouin

National Gallery of Art

Two people are shown near a statue in an outdoor setting. Both figures' full bodies are visible. The person on the left is reclining on the grass and leaning backward slightly, while the person on the right is kneeling and leaning forward towards the other. The reclining figure has delicate facial features and wears an elegant dress with lace trim and a decorative hat. The kneeling figure has long hair tied back and is dressed in a flowing garment. A winged statue of a cherub is seated on a pedestal to the right. The cherub rests one hand on its chest and looks downward. Around them, the setting is lush with trees and greenery. In the background, a crescent moon is visible through the partly cloudy night sky.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
3400 × 4705 px
Public Domain
Yes
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