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L'amant pressant

after Charles Eisen

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man and a woman seated in a lavishly decorated room. The woman is on an ornate chair with her body turned towards the man, while the man is on a separate chair, leaning in towards her with one knee on the floor. The woman has an intricate hairstyle with a decorative piece on top and wears an elaborate gown. The man has a powdered wig, high collar, and is dressed in a coat with embroidery. They are in front of a paneled wall with a framed oval artwork and luxurious drapes.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
3433 × 4416 px
Public Domain
Yes
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