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Sans rien comprendre à ce mystère

Noël Le Mire after Jean-Michel Moreau

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three individuals in an outdoor setting. All are in full view. A woman is in the center with a man to her left and another woman to her right, slightly behind her. The central woman has an elaborate updo and is wearing a long gown with lace details. The man has curly hair and is dressed in formal attire. The second woman also has curly hair and wears a similar gown. The man appears to be holding an object or gesturing. The background is a garden or courtyard with dense foliage and architectural elements.

Artwork Details

Date
1773
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
3400 × 4505 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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