Le contretemps

1786

Francois-Nicolas-Barthelemy Dequevauviller after Nicolas Lavreince

Associated Names
Francois-Nicolas-Barthelemy Dequevauviller

Artist, French, 1745 - c. 1807

Nicolas Lavreince

Artist After, Swedish, 1737 - 1807

The image depicts two individuals, one sitting on a bed and the other leaning towards them. The person on the bed is partly covered by a blanket and appears to be a male with wavy hair. The standing individual, potentially a female, is wearing a gown with intricate details and a cap. They are holding a document. Another person's face is visible in the background. The room is elegantly decorated with heavy curtains, an ornate picture on the wall, and detailed woodwork. There is a chair with a garment draped over it and a table with a pitcher and items resting on it. The setting suggests a scene from a historical or classical period with a focus on fine furniture and luxurious décor.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.2403


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1875

  • Bocher, Emmanuel. Nicolas Lavreince. Les gravures francaises du XVIIIe siecle, 1. Paris, 1875: 15.

Wikidata ID

Q64956804

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