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Le restaurant

Jeanne Deny or Martial Deny after Niclas Lafrensen II

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three individuals in an ornate room. A man and a woman are seated on a luxurious canopied bed in a half-hidden alcove, while another person, a woman, stands beside them. The seated woman has a delicate face with intricate hairstyle adorned with flowers. The man beside her has medium-length hair styled in soft waves. They both gaze towards each other and are dressed in opulent clothing. The standing woman is turned partially away and wears an elaborate gown. She holds a small cup or object, possibly offering it to the seated couple. The room is richly decorated, with a grand draped canopy over the bed, an ornate urn on a pedestal, an elegantly designed chair, and a large floral arrangement on a table by an archway.

Artwork Details

Date
1782
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3377 × 4638 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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