Nicolas Lavreince

Lafrensen II, Niclas

Swedish, 1737 - 1807

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The image shows two people, a woman and a young boy, depicted in full-body view. The woman is standing in profile, facing the boy, who is standing directly in front of her. The woman has her hair styled under a large bonnet and is wearing a long dress with long sleeves and a fitted bodice. The boy has short hair and is dressed in a coat with knee-length breeches and stockings, holding a hat in one hand. The room they occupy appears to be a bedroom with a high bed draped with a curtain in the background. There is a table with an iron on a piece of fabric and a chair nearby. The furniture in the room includes a dresser with an open drawer and a cabinet with open doors, revealing a few items on top, including a bust and a bowl. The setting has a window on the right side, allowing light into the room.
J.-Louis Darcis, L'accident imprevu, 1789, stipple etching and engraving, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2390

L'accident imprevu

J.-Louis Darcis · 1789 · stipple etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2390

The image shows three individuals standing outdoors. The first person, a man, is positioned to the left. He has white hair styled in an 18th-century fashion and is wearing a light blue coat with white stockings and dark shoes. A woman stands in the middle, leaning slightly towards the man on her left. She has white hair and is dressed in a white gown with a light blue sash. The third person, another man, stands to the right. He has white hair tied back and is wearing an orange-colored coat over white stockings. In the scene, there are rose bushes, a decorative urn, a large green tree, a tall fountain, foliage, and a lattice structure. At the bottom of the image, a decorative coat of arms is depicted.
Louis Le Coeur, Colin-maillard, 1789, color aquatint and etching, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2401

Colin-maillard

Louis Le Coeur · 1789 · color aquatint and etching ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2401

Jean-François Janinet, A Woman Playing the Guitar, 1788/1789, etching and wash manner, printed in blue, red, yellow, and black inks, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2369

A Woman Playing the Guitar

Jean-François Janinet · 1788/1789 · etching and wash manner, printed in blue, red, yellow, and black inks ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2369

Jean-François Janinet, L'Indiscretion, 1788, etching and wash manner, printed in blue, red, carmine, yellow, and black inks, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2368

L'Indiscretion

Jean-François Janinet · 1788 · etching and wash manner, printed in blue, red, carmine, yellow, and black inks ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2368

This print features nine individuals in an opulent interior. The people are shown engaging in various poses, including standing, sitting, and leaning. They all have pale skin and elaborate hairstyles of white and gray curls. Their clothing is formal and richly detailed, with the women wearing ornate gowns with ruffles and the men dressed in tailored suits with waistcoats and breeches. To the right of center, a woman lounges in a chair, with two people attending to her, one of them combing her hair. On the left, three people are turned toward her, examining a long sheet of paper or cloth decorated with curving vines. Behind them, two people whisper together on the far left. On the far right, a person sits with their back to us, appearing to work with a stringed instrument like a lute. The setting is an elegant room with a high ceiling adorned with decorative garlands, columns, and draped curtains framing large arched windows. The ceiling features cherubs and intricate molding. In the background, tall doors with classical details can be seen, partially open.
Nicolas Delaunay, Qu'en dit l'Abbé?, 1788, etching, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2399

Qu'en dit l'Abbé?

Nicolas Delaunay · 1788 · etching ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2399

The engraving shows several women in a dimly lit room engaged in various activities. One woman leans against a drawer, two women are seated at a table working, another woman stands holding fabric, and another woman is seated in conversation with a standing woman. The women wear elegant gowns and have styled hair. In the background, a woman is changing clothes near a bed canopy. The room has wooden ceiling beams, a painting on the wall, and a small table with a mirror.
Francois-Nicolas-Barthelemy Dequevauviller, Le coucher des ouvrieres en modes, 1788, etching and engraving, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2412

Le coucher des ouvrieres en modes

Francois-Nicolas-Barthelemy Dequevauviller · 1788 · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2412

This is a painting of a sophisticated interior scene featuring a social gathering. The image depicts a richly decorated room with ornate architectural features like columns, arches, and intricate moldings on the ceiling. The interior is intricately detailed, capturing the grandeur and opulence of the setting. In the foreground and middle ground, figures in formal attire are engaged in various social interactions. The room is adorned with elegant drapery and furnishings, enhancing the luxurious atmosphere. The use of light and shadow creates depth and emphasizes the elaborate details of the scene.
Nicolas Delaunay, Qu'en dit l'Abbé?, 1788, etching and engraving, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2400

Qu'en dit l'Abbé?

Nicolas Delaunay · 1788 · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2400

This is a painting of an opulently decorated room with a detailed interior. It features a canopy bed with curtains, an intricately adorned wall with carved panels and a bust on a pedestal. The forefront showcases rich fabrics like drapes, bedding, and garments with delicate coloring. The style is reminiscent of classic European Rococo art.
Romain Girard, Valmont and Emilie, 1788, color stipple and etching, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2427

Valmont and Emilie

Romain Girard · 1788 · color stipple and etching ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2427

The image shows two women in an elegantly furnished room. One woman is seated in an armchair, wearing a white dress and hat. The other woman stands beside her, wearing a light blue dress and hat, holding a flower. A small dog lies at the seated woman's feet. The background features high ceilings, draped curtains, a large window, a portrait on the wall, and a lute resting on the armchair.
Jean-François Janinet, L'aveu difficile (The Difficult Confession), 1787, etching and wash manner, printed in blue, red, carmine, yellow, and black inks, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2367

L'aveu difficile (The Difficult Confession)

Jean-François Janinet · 1787 · etching and wash manner, printed in blue, red, carmine, yellow, and black inks ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2367

The image shows three people in a room, focusing on a large bed. Two women are visible, one lying in the bed and the other standing beside her. The woman in the bed is propped up by pillows, and the standing woman leans over, with her arm on the bed. Both women have elaborate hairstyles and wear elegant clothing. A man is seen peeking through the curtains and door on the right. The room is decorated with ornate moldings, a plush carpet, a luxurious chair, and a vase on the floor. The setting is lavish and classic.
Francois-Nicolas-Barthelemy Dequevauviller, Le contretemps, 1786, etching, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2404

Le contretemps

Francois-Nicolas-Barthelemy Dequevauviller · 1786 · etching ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2404