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La philosophie endormie

Jean-Michel Moreau after Jean-Baptiste Greuze

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman sitting in an ornate chair. She appears asleep or at rest, with her head tilted back, eyes closed, and mouth slightly open. Her hair is styled in loose curls and she wears a long, flowing dress with intricate detailing, ruffles at the collar and cuffs. A small animal rests on her lap. Nearby are a hat with feathers, a table with books, and in the background are more books and a globe. The background is textured.

Artwork Details

Date
1778
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3338 × 4337 px
Public Domain
Yes
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