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Le magnifique

Jean-Baptiste Tilliard after Jean-Honoré Fragonard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three individuals shown from head to toe. The central figure, a man, stands with one hand on his hip and the other arm bent. He has a slightly smiling expression and wears a wig typical of the eighteenth century, along with ornate attire featuring a knee-length coat and breeches embellished with embroidery and lace. Another man to his right leans against a large curtain, with a serious demeanor, and wears similarly styled attire with a sash. He has closely cropped hair visible under his wig. To the left, a woman seated at a table holds a fan to her face. She wears a voluminous gown with a high neckline, adorned with lace, and a feather-decorated hairstyle. The background showcases an opulently decorated room with intricate wall patterns and heavy drapes, along with a cherubic figure perched atop a lavish canopy.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
2851 × 4124 px
Public Domain
Yes
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