Nicolas Tanché

French, born c. 1740

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The image shows a woman seated in an ornate oval frame decorated with floral and foliage designs. She is reclining in a chair with her head resting on her hand. The woman has delicate facial features, closed eyes, finely defined eyebrows, and an elegant hairstyle with an ornate hat. She wears a decorated gown with a lace collar, bows, and floral accents, and holds a string of pearls or beads. Next to her is a birdcage on a small table. In the background, there are drapes, a window showing foliage outside, and ornate decorative elements framing the composition.
Pierre Adrien Le Beau, Le desirs naissants, etching and engraving, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2471

Le desirs naissants

Pierre Adrien Le Beau · · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2471

The image shows an engraving of a woman seated, with one arm resting on a surface. She has an elaborate 18th-century hairstyle, a composed expression, and wears a formal gown with lace and ribbon embellishments. The background depicts trees and foliage. The image is framed with floral motifs and decorative elements.
Pierre Adrien Le Beau, Le danger des bosquets, etching and engraving, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2470

Le danger des bosquets

Pierre Adrien Le Beau · · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2470