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Saint-Preux sort de chez des femmes du monde

Nicolas Delaunay after Jean-Michel Moreau

National Gallery of Art

The image shows multiple figures on a staircase. A young man is posing mid-step in the foreground, wearing 18th-century attire. Other women and men are behind him, some in motion. Women have elaborate hairstyles and wear elegant gowns. The background includes a doorway and a wall, with the scene set inside a room that connects to the staircase. The lighting adds depth to the social gathering.

Artwork Details

Date
1776
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
3344 × 4438 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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