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Un Thé Douairières

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching featuring a central scene within an ornate frame sketch. In the main scene, three figures are depicted. On the left side, a standing woman in profile wears a long dress and a distinctive headpiece. To her right, another woman sits looking towards the third figure, who is seated in a reclined position. The third figure wears a head wrap or turban. Between them is a small table with objects. The background shows a richly furnished interior. The image is surrounded by an intricate border on aged paper.

Artwork Details

Date
1874
Medium
etching, aquatint, and drypoint on laid paper, possibly soaked in turpentine
Dimensions
8286 × 11524 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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