Jean-Baptiste Mallet

French, 1759 - 1835

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The image shows three people and a dog within a domestic scene. The first person is a woman holding a child, who is playing with a dog. To the right, another woman is standing. A young boy is kneeling in the foreground, looking into a vessel emitting smoke. The background shows a rustic attic setting with wooden beams, curtains, a messy table, a hat on the floor, and a quilt-covered bed in the corner. Light from a window on the left casts a soft glow over the scene.
Jean-Baptiste Mallet, Young French Marquise in Exile in Lausanne, 1789, gouache on wove paper, Gift of Arthur L. Liebman, 1992.87.12

Young French Marquise in Exile in Lausanne

Jean-Baptiste Mallet · 1789 · gouache on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1992.87.12
This is a painting featuring a woman, a nurse, and a child in an elegantly decorated interior. The room includes a woman, a nurse holding a child, a fireplace, a canopy bed, a portrait on the wall, a mantel, a bust, a cabinet, a table with a tea service, and parquet flooring. The style resembles François Boucher's work.
Jean-Baptiste Mallet, Le dejeuner de Fanfan, color stipple etching, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2476

Le dejeuner de Fanfan

Jean-Baptiste Mallet · color stipple etching ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2476
The image shows two figures. The first person is reclining, facing frontally, propped up on their forearms with a slight smile on their face. They have curly hair adorned with a large hat topped with feathers and are dressed in elegant layers of fabric. The individual holds a small bouquet of flowers in one hand. The second person is behind the first, peering out from behind a curtain, with their facial features partly in shadow. The backdrop features a window with a hanging shade pulled partially down and a decorative urn with flowers on a ledge. Draped fabric and detailed elements suggest an ornate and richly furnished room.
Jacques-Louis Copia, Par ici, stipple engraving, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2436

Par ici

Jacques-Louis Copia · stipple engraving ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2436
The image shows two women depicted from the waist up. The woman in the foreground is seated, with one hand resting on a ledge and the other hand touching her shoulder. She has curly hair and is wearing an elaborate hat adorned with feathers and fabric, with some lace or ruffles around her neck and wrists. Her clothing is detailed with stripes, and it appears to be a dress with a sash tied around her waist. Behind her, another woman peeks from behind a curtain, revealing only her face and part of her upper body. Her hair is also styled with a decorative headpiece adorned with feathers and flowers. The background features a partially open window with visible grid lines and a potted plant or bush on the ledge beside the seated woman.
Jacques-Louis Copia, Chit chit, stipple engraving, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2437

Chit chit

Jacques-Louis Copia · stipple engraving ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2437
This is a drawing of a historical interior scene with elaborate architectural details and period costumes. The image depicts an ornate room featuring a high ceiling with decorative arches and a large window with an intricate diamond-pane design. A person is kneeling beside a table that is covered with papers and a writing quill. Adjacent to this figure, two elaborately dressed figures stand, adorned in period-style costumes, with one of them holding a plumed hat. Behind them, a richly adorned chair is visible and draped with cloth.
Philippe Triere, Joconde: Le pardon, etching and engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1953.6.152

Joconde: Le pardon

Philippe Triere · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1953.6.152
The image shows two full-length, standing figures and one kneeling figure within an interior setting. The standing individuals are positioned side by side. They both have curly hair. The individual on the left is wearing a large feathered hat. The standing figures are wearing ornate clothing with ruffled collars and fitted trousers. The kneeling person is leaning slightly to one side, resting their head on their hand. They are dressed in a long, flowing gown with a headband adorned with flowers. Around them, there is a table with an inkwell and an open book. The background reveals a wall with a decorative mantelpiece, an elaborate chair with a sword propped against it, and heavy drapery hanging to the side. The setting suggests an opulent and classically furnished room with large, arched windows.
Philippe Triere, Joconde: Le pardon, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1953.6.151

Joconde: Le pardon

Philippe Triere · etching ·  Accession ID  1953.6.151
This is a drawing of a garden with lush foliage and detailed architecture in the background. Tools such as a shovel and a hoe are on the ground near bushes and flowers. A large tree dominates part of the scene, adding depth. In the background, there is an elegant building and a sculptural element. The drawing is detailed, showcasing the elements within the scene in a realistic manner.
French 18th Century, La gageure des trois commeres: Le poirier, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1953.6.172

La gageure des trois commeres: Le poirier

French 18th Century · etching ·  Accession ID  1953.6.172
This is a drawing of a pastoral scene near a garden. The image depicts a countryside setting with a large tree dominating the mid-ground. Under the tree, a couple is lounging on the ground. More trees and bushes are on the right side, and in the background is a building with a stone wall topped with statues. Garden tools and fruits are also depicted in the scene. The drawing style is intricate and delicate, focusing on light and shade.
French 18th Century, La gageure des trois commeres: Le poirier, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1953.6.173

La gageure des trois commeres: Le poirier

French 18th Century · etching ·  Accession ID  1953.6.173
This is a drawing of a scene depicting nature and architecture. In the foreground, a couple is reclining on the ground surrounded by lush foliage. Above them, in the branches of a large tree, another figure seems to be perched. To the left, a building with classical architecture sits in the background, with a bridge or entryway extending towards the viewer. Various objects like a hat and basket are included in the scene. The drawing is detailed with an emphasis on textures of foliage and fabric.
French 18th Century, La gageure des trois commeres: Le poirier, etching and engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1953.6.174

La gageure des trois commeres: Le poirier

French 18th Century · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1953.6.174
The image shows three individuals. Two people, a man and a woman, are lying on the grass under a tree, embracing each other. The woman wears a light-colored dress with ruffled sleeves, and the man has short, curly hair. They appear to be kissing. Nearby, there is a basket of fruit, a jug, gardening tools, and a hat on the ground. Above the couple, a man is in a tree, dressed in period clothing and observing them. In the background, there is an estate with a grand building, statues, and a garden.
French 18th Century, La gageure des trois commeres: Le poirier, etching and engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1953.6.175

La gageure des trois commeres: Le poirier

French 18th Century · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1953.6.175