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l'Heureux Moment

Antoine Aveline after Jean Mondon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an interior scene with two people seated close to each other. The person on the left is an older man wearing a coat with cuffs and a cravat. The person on the right is a woman in a gown with elaborate patterns. They are positioned intimately, with the man's arm around the woman's shoulder, engaged in conversation. The setting includes an ornate piece of furniture with a bouquet of flowers, a draped curtain, and a table with various objects, such as a mirror, a vessel, and books. The background features a wall with intricate designs.

Artwork Details

Date
1736
Medium
etching with engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3389 × 4383 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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