Le modèle honnête

Jean-Michel Moreau and Jean-Baptiste Blaise Simonet after Pierre-Antoine Baudouin

National Gallery of Art

There is a detailed drawing of multiple figures in a richly decorated room. The central figure is a woman seated on a raised platform with her upper body and a portion of her legs exposed. She appears to be interacting with two other figures: one assisting her with draping fabric, while the other is seated in front of a large easel. The seated figure is likely an artist. The woman has soft facial features and styled hair, covered by a cloth. The other figures are dressed in elaborate 18th-century fashion. The room has patterned curtains, framed artwork, an ornate chair and screen, a large rug, detailed moldings, and various paintings on the walls. A partially open window with heavy drapes allows light into the room.