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La provocation

Antoine-Jean Duclos after Jean-Michel Moreau

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three men in an interior setting. The man on the left is standing beside a chair, facing forward, with his left hand resting on the back of the chair. He is wearing 18th-century style clothing. The central man is seated on the chair, with his arms stretched out in front of him, and his face turned slightly to the right. The third man is standing on the right, gesturing outward with one hand. They are gathered around a small circular table with a lit candle. Two more chairs are part of the setting on either side of the table. The room has tall walls and is decorated with heavy drapery that falls from the ceiling. Additionally, there are objects on the right side, including another candle on a desk, a book, and a small vase or pitcher. The background is nondescript with muted shadows and textures.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
3377 × 4514 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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