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Julie s'évanouit dans un fauteuil

Noël Le Mire after Jean-Michel Moreau

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an interior scene with five people, displayed from head to toe. On the left, a person is seated on a chair with one arm raised towards a large window, while another figure on their left is standing with their arm also raised. The seated person has styled long curly hair, and their face is partially obscured. Two women in the center have ornate, curled hairstyles with ribbons or flowers and wear voluminous historical dresses. One woman is seated on furniture, while the other leans towards her. A man bends slightly towards the standing woman, with similarly styled hair pulled back, wearing elaborate historical clothing. There is no visible jewelry, but the detailed and rich texture of their clothing is evident. On the right, a doorway leads to another part of the room, and light from the window creates shadows in the elegantly furnished space. A framed portrait hangs on the wall, enhancing the sophisticated atmosphere of the room, which is elaborately paneled, exuding opulence and refinement.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
3468 × 4549 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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