Le desir de plaire

1743

Louis de Surugue de Surgis after Jean-Baptiste Joseph Pater

Associated Names
Louis de Surugue de Surgis

Artist, French, c. 1686 - 1762

Jean-Baptiste Joseph Pater

Artist After, French, 1695 - 1736

The image shows a group of women in an indoor scene. The central figure is seated at a table while the others attend to her. The women are elegantly dressed in dresses with intricate details. Their hairstyles are ornate. Some women are standing, attending to tasks, while others are seated. Items on the table include a mirror. In the background, there is a large framed painting and a hearth with candlesticks. The setting reflects the refinement and elegance of an 18th-century interior.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.2445


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64959912

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