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Le roman dangereux

Isidore-Stanislas Helman after Nicolas Lavreince

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals in a lavishly decorated room. One person is lying on a plush bed with ornate drapery, wearing an elaborate gown. The other individual is seated beside the bed, leaning slightly forward. The room has high ceilings with intricate moldings and ornamental decorations such as a large vase and floral arrangements.

Artwork Details

Date
1781
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
3355 × 4683 px
Public Domain
Yes
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