The image depicts two individuals shown from the waist up. The person on the left is seated, leaning slightly towards the other person, who is on their right. This person has an elegantly styled hairstyle, with curls framing their face and gathered at the back. They are wearing a voluminous, ruffled garment that appears to be a dress. The other person to the right is slightly leaning in, appearing to speak closely to the first person. This individual also has wavy, slightly longer hair swept back and is dressed in a loose-fitting, billowy shirt. Both individuals are sharing the seat of an ornately carved chair with floral patterns on its backrest. The first person has a gentle, serene expression while the second person's face is partially obscured. In the surroundings, soft edges and muted tones suggest an intimate atmosphere.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1777
- Medium
- brush and brown wash over graphite on cream laid paper, laid down, with a framing line in brown ink
- Dimensions
- 7349 × 6264 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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