The Tender Desire (Le Tendre désir)

Manuel Salvador Carmona after Jean-Baptiste Greuze

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a portrait of a woman shown from the waist up. She is in a reclined pose, with her head turned upwards. Her facial features are soft and delicate, and her hair is styled in loose waves. She is wearing a draped garment that reveals part of her shoulder and chest. Surrounding her is an ornate oval frame with floral designs. Below the portrait, there are decorative elements, including a coat of arms and two cherubs. The background inside the frame is plain, while the outer area features floral and ornamental artwork.