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La nuit

Charles Emmanuel Patas after Charles Eisen

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of people in an ornately decorated interior. Four individuals are sitting in ornate chairs. One man wearing a wig and an ornate coat is seated next to a woman in an elaborate dress and decorative cap. Another woman holding a candelabra with lit candles is seated opposite them. A large, intricately detailed canopy bed with luxurious drapery is behind them, matching the room's detailed wallpaper and furnishings. The room is framed by lavish trimmings, emphasizing the intricate design.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
3548 × 4592 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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