L'apres-midi

Joseph de Longueil after Charles Eisen

Associated Names
Joseph de Longueil

Artist, French, 1730 - 1792

Charles Eisen

Artist After, French, 1720 - 1778

This is a drawing of an outdoor social gathering. The scene features several individuals gathered around a small table in a classical setting with tall columns and an ornamental garden in the background, including a fountain and statues. The participants are engaged in conversation and are dressed in formal, period attire. A parrot is perched on the pillar. The architectural elements and scenery show precision and style typical of the period, emphasizing a balance between nature and human-made structures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.2289


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64959704

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