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Le Billet doux

Nicolas Delaunay after Nicolas Lavreince

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three individuals in an ornate interior setting. In the center, a man interacts with two women. The man is standing, his upper body facing one woman while extending his arm towards the other. He has classic features, pulled back hair, and wears an elaborate coat with breeches and knee-high stockings. The seated woman on the right has styled hair, an updo, and wears a voluminous gown. The woman on the left also wears an elaborate gown and holds a fan or booklet. They wear jewelry. The room has rococo architectural elements, including columns and arches, with a mirror and candelabras in the background. A cello and a piano/harpsichord are visible.

Artwork Details

Date
1778
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3589 × 4483 px
Public Domain
Yes
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