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Le soir

Joseph de Longueil after Charles Eisen

National Gallery of Art

The image shows several figures in a room. A partially visible figure is seated on the left side, draped in fabric next to a small table with a lamp. In the center of the image, a standing woman in profile wears a dress with ruffles and styled hair. She is being addressed by a man with long hair tied back, wearing a coat and breeches. To the right, another woman in an elaborate gown with puffed sleeves peeks from behind a curtain. The room features wall moldings, a decorative clock, and ornate elements. The setting suggests an indoor scene with formality and intimacy.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
4275 × 3399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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