Le cocu battu et content

Jean-Louis Delignon and Antoine-Jean Duclos after Jean-Honoré Fragonard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three figures: two adults and one child, all displayed in full. The woman stands to the right with her hand on her hip, showing an expression of surprise or concern. She has curly hair styled up and wears an elaborate gown with ruffles and lace. The man in the foreground is bending over, possibly gathering fabrics. He wears a blouse with long sleeves and a sash at the waist, with his hair wrapped in a headscarf or turban. To the left, a small dog with long, fluffy fur is seated on a chair. In the background, there is an ornate room divider. Behind it, a child looks over with short, curly hair. The background includes decorative drapery and an elegant chandelier with lit candles, implying an opulent interior setting.