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Jeune Seigneur François/Dame en Mantille

published by Jacques Chéreau

National Gallery of Art

The image features three full-length figures from an 18th-century illustration. The person on the left, seen from behind, is a woman holding a fan in her right hand and dressed in a voluminous gown with elaborate floral designs and a cape, along with an ornately covered head. The middle figure, a man, stands slightly turned to his left in profile, with his right foot forward, holding a walking stick or sword in his left hand. He wears a decorated coat with a prominent ribbon on the shoulder, knee-length breeches, and adorned shoes, with styled back hair. The person on the right, a woman, faces to the left in profile, wearing a luxurious gown with a fur-lined cape or mantilla, styled-up hair, and holding a muff. The background is plain, emphasizing the details of the clothing.

Artwork Details

Date
1720s(?)
Medium
engraving with etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3720 × 2463 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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