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The Full of the Honey-Moon

Robert Laurie after Francis Wheatley

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man and a woman in an intimate setting. They are shown from head to toe. The man is seated in a curved-back chair, with his head resting against his shoulder. He has curly light-colored hair, closed eyes, prominent cheekbones, and a straight nose. The woman stands next to him, leaning over with one hand on a sword and the other on his chest. She has defined eyebrows, gently closed eyes, and full lips, with curly hair partially covered by a ruffled cap. She wears a dress with intricate patterns, reaching the floor. The man wears a formal suit with ornate details, including a coat, cravat, vest, breeches, stockings, and buckled shoes. Items on a nearby table include papers, an inkwell with quills, and a recently extinguished candle. The room features columns and classic decor, with a decorative vase in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1789
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
3566 × 4716 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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