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L'Oiseau privé

Philibert-Louis Debucourt

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman reclining outdoors on a grassy patch next to foliage. She is in a relaxed, seated position with her right arm extended outwards and her left hand resting on her lap. She has curly hair adorned with a wreath of flowers and is wearing a flowing dress with a sash wrapped around her shoulders. Near her is a basket filled with flowers and a piece of paper. In the background are trees, shrubs, and an arched stone structure. To her left is a depiction of a cherub-like figure with a bow and arrow.

Artwork Details

Date
1795
Medium
etching, stipple, wash manner, and aquatint on light blue laid paper
Dimensions
3499 × 4520 px
Public Domain
Yes
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