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La Lecture (The Reading)

Jules de Goncourt, after Jean-Honoré Fragonard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two seated women in an interior setting. One woman is positioned slightly sideways, with her head turned towards the other woman. She has her hair styled up and is wearing an elaborate gown with voluminous sleeves and a wide skirt. The other woman is seen from the back, wearing a similarly styled dress with a ruffled collar and holding a fan or folded object in her hand. The background is dark and textured, contrasting with the detailed, light clothing.

Artwork Details

Date
1864
Medium
etching on chine collé
Dimensions
3136 × 4105 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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