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La gageure des trois commeres: Le fil

French 18th Century

National Gallery of Art

Two individuals are present in the image. One person is lying on a bed covered with bedding, while the other person is standing with a lamp in hand. The individual on the bed appears to be asleep. The second person is wearing a robe or nightgown and is holding a small lamp, with their head covered by a fabric turban. The setting is a lavish bedroom with large curtains, a partially open door, and paneled walls.

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Medium
etching
Dimensions
3022 × 4161 px
Public Domain
Yes
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