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Le lever des ouvrieres en modes

Francois-Nicolas-Barthelemy Dequevauviller after Nicolas Lavreince

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an indoor scene with several individuals, mostly women, in a room with wooden beams on the ceiling. The women are engaged in various activities such as adjusting clothing, helping each other dress, doing hair, and conversing. The room is modestly furnished with a bed, a small table, a chair, and a chest or cabinet. On the ground, there are baskets and textiles.

Artwork Details

Date
1784
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
4145 × 3465 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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