Louis-Joseph Lefevre

French, 1784 - 1831 or after

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This is a painting depicting a scene inside a rustic interior. The painting shows a group of individuals interacting in a lively manner within what seems to be a tavern or domestic setting. One figure is being embraced by another in colorful attire at the center, with other figures observing. The room features wooden beams, a large fireplace with pots and vessels, and a door leading to another space. Dynamic postures suggest movement and drama, with a dog sitting in the foreground. The style resembles Jean-Honoré Fragonard, showcasing baroque exuberance and detailed elements.
Various Artists, Louis-Joseph Lefevre, Antoine-Francois Prévost, Jacques-Joseph Coiny, Histoire de Manon Lescaut (volume I), published 1797, 1 vol: ill: 4 preliminary drawings by Lefevre (assigned series a-d) and 4 counterproofs colored in gouache by Lefevre, Widener Collection, 1942.9.1801

Histoire de Manon Lescaut (volume I)

Various Artists, Louis-Joseph Lefevre, Antoine-Francois Prévost, Jacques-Joseph Coiny · published 1797 · 1 vol: ill: 4 preliminary drawings by Lefevre (assigned series a-d) and 4 counterproofs colored in gouache by Lefevre ·  Accession ID  1942.9.1801

The image displays a man and a woman embracing in the center. The man is wearing 18th-century attire, including a tricorn hat and an elaborate coat. The woman is lifted off the ground by the man, wearing a formal dress with detailed ruffles. Around them are other figures, including what appears to be children observing them. The background shows a lively environment, possibly a social gathering or a busy room. The room features a fireplace with various items, a high mantle with vases and dishes, exposed wooden beams on the ceiling, and a small dog on the floor.
Louis-Joseph Lefevre, Jacques-Joseph Coiny, Nous n'avons pas le patience d'attendre que nous fussions seuls, published 1797, pen and black ink and brush and black ink with gray wash, Widener Collection, 1942.9.1801.a

Nous n'avons pas le patience d'attendre que nous fussions seuls

Louis-Joseph Lefevre, Jacques-Joseph Coiny · published 1797 · pen and black ink and brush and black ink with gray wash ·  Accession ID  1942.9.1801.a

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Oh ma fille ... cher Etienne ... tiens ... lis, Rosisla

Louis-Joseph Lefevre, François Godefroy, Pierre-Gabriel Berthault · published 1801 · pen and black ink and brush and black ink with gray wash ·  Accession ID  1942.9.1793.e

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Zelomir ... there is your mother ...

Louis-Joseph Lefevre, François Godefroy, Pierre-Gabriel Berthault · published 1801 · pen and black ink and brush and black ink with gray wash ·  Accession ID  1942.9.1793.f

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Il l'emporte en fureur pour l'achever aux yeux de Toreslaw

Louis-Joseph Lefevre, François Godefroy, Pierre-Gabriel Berthault · published 1801 · pen and black ink and brush and black ink with gray wash ·  Accession ID  1942.9.1793.a

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Non tu ne mourras pas ... cet enfant a besoin de Toi

Louis-Joseph Lefevre, François Godefroy, Pierre-Gabriel Berthault · published 1801 · pen and black ink and brush and black ink with gray wash ·  Accession ID  1942.9.1793.b

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Seroit-ce Zelomir ... mon fils!

Louis-Joseph Lefevre, François Godefroy, Pierre-Gabriel Berthault · published 1801 · pen and black ink and brush and black ink with gray wash ·  Accession ID  1942.9.1793.d

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Rosisla a tout oublié sinon qu'elle aime ...

Louis-Joseph Lefevre, François Godefroy, Pierre-Gabriel Berthault · published 1801 · pen and black ink and brush and black ink with gray wash ·  Accession ID  1942.9.1793.c

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Zelomir

Louis-Joseph Lefevre, Various Artists, vicomte Charles-Gilbert Terray Morel de Vindé, François Godefroy, Pierre-Gabriel Berthault · published 1801 · 1 vol: ill: 6 preliminary drawings by Lefevre (assigned series a-f), etchings & engravings after Lefevre by Berthaut and Godefroy, and 6 counterproofs colored in gouache ·  Accession ID  1942.9.1793

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Je me couchai ensuite sur la fosse, le visagetourne vers le sable

Louis-Joseph Lefevre, Jacques-Joseph Coiny, Pierre-Gabriel Berthault · published 1797 · pen and black ink and brush and black ink with gray wash ·  Accession ID  1942.9.1802.d