P. Davesne

French, active second half 18th century

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The image features a woman seated upright, from the waist up. She has a serene expression with prominent eyes and delicate features. Her hair is styled upwards and adorned with a decorative headpiece blending with the curls. She wears a period-style dress with ruffled sleeves and a low neckline. She is surrounded by various fruits on the fabric. In her right hand, she holds a small floral object, possibly a flower. The setting includes an oval frame with floral and foliage motifs, adding an ornate touch. The background within the frame is plain, emphasizing the woman and her surroundings.
Gérard Vidal, Les prunes, etching, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2251

Les prunes

Gérard Vidal · · etching ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2251

The image shows a seated person picking or handling grapes from a basket in front of them. The person is looking over their left shoulder towards the viewer. They have delicate facial features with soft, rounded cheeks and an attentive gaze. The person's hair is styled in an updo with a few curls hanging down. They are wearing a loose-fitting blouse with sleeves gathered at the elbows, typical of an 18th-century style. A pair of scissors is on the table, and a piece of cloth is beneath the basket of grapes. In the background, there is an oval frame adorned with intricate botanical designs, including a garland of flowers and leaves, as well as classical motifs at the bottom of the frame.
Gérard Vidal, Les cerises, etching on laid paper (proof), Widener Collection, 1942.9.2250

Les cerises

Gérard Vidal · · etching on laid paper (proof) ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2250