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L'amant de lui-mesme

Jean-Baptiste Blaise Simonet after Jean-Michel Moreau

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two men from the knee up in an interior setting. One man is seated with his back to a table, leaning slightly forward, holding a small mirror in one hand. He has long, curly hair and is dressed in period clothing. The other man stands facing him, slightly leaning forward. He has short, curled hair and is also dressed in period attire. The seated man is in an opulently decorated room with ornate furniture and wall panels.

Artwork Details

Date
1778
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
3404 × 4472 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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