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Madame Very Restaurateur, Palais Royal Paris

Thomas Rowlandson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals from the waist up. The person on the right is seated and facing the viewer, with an intricate updo hairstyle reflected in the mirror behind them. Their facial features are rounded with rosy cheeks, and they are wearing a white garment with puffy sleeves and lace details. The person on the left is in profile, looking towards the seated figure, with elongated and exaggerated facial features. This person has a tall, dark updo and wears a pink dress with a high neckline. Two baskets filled with French fries and paper strips are on the table in front of them, along with a plate of colorful round objects and a multicolored hat. There’s a large mirror on the wall, framed in ornate gold, and a candlestick is visible; a large potted plant with dense green foliage stands nearby. The setting appears to be indoors, with light-blue walls in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1814
Medium
hand-colored etching
Dimensions
4590 × 3388 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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