La voluptueuse

René Gaillard after Jean-Baptiste Greuze

Associated Names
René Gaillard

Artist, French, c. 1719 - 1790

Jean-Baptiste Greuze

Artist After, French, 1725 - 1805

The image shows an upper body view of a woman leaning slightly to one side with her right hand raised near her mouth. Her facial features include a softly smiling expression, gently arched eyebrows, and eyes that are partially closed. She has curly hair styled up and adorned with small flowers. The woman is dressed in a loose-fitting garment that drapes over her shoulders, revealing the upper part of her chest. She is framed within an oval ornate border embellished with carved flowers and leaves. Below the main image is a smaller circular illustration featuring a reclining figure surrounded by floral arrangements. The background consists of decorative floral motifs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.2353


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64961237

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