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Le belle nourrice

Joseph de Longueil after Charles Eisen

National Gallery of Art

A group of people are in a lavishly decorated room. Five adults and one child are visible, with some seated on chairs in a semicircle. The child is held by a woman seated in the center. The individuals are dressed in elaborate 18th-century clothing, with detailed hairstyles. Other elements in the image include a standing woman holding fabric, a man holding a hat and walking stick, and a woman wearing a small crown. The background features a grand fireplace mantel, wall panels, an ornate carpet, and a dog.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
4161 × 3322 px
Public Domain
Yes
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