Seated Woman Embroidering

early 1780s?

French 18th Century

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste-André Gautier-Dagoty

Printer, French, 1740 - 1786

The image shows an illustration encased in an ornate oval frame. The upper half of a woman's body is visible as she is seated and looking up at a cherub who is in flight. The woman has classical facial features and her hair is styled with curls. She is wearing a flowing, classical gown with short sleeves. Next to her is a table with a shallow dish or bowl on it. The cherub is holding a small basket and appears to be presenting something to the woman. Surrounding the main scene is an ornately decorated border featuring intricate floral designs with delicate leaves and blossoms in shades of blue and pink, culminating in a floral ribbon-like ornament at the top. The background is a neutral canvas.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color etching, wash manner, and stipple engraving with gold leaf and hand coloring with silver paint (tarnished) on silk satin

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.5 × 35 cm (11 5/8 × 13 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.1685

Associated Artworks

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Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the Marriage of the Dauphin and Marie -Antoinette

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

1770

This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover is designed with intricate gold embellishments on a dark brown leather background. It features a central oval design with a regal emblem of fleurs-de-lis and a crown. Surrounding the central motif are symmetrical patterns with scrollwork and floral elements in gold. The corners and borders are adorned with circular and linear motifs. The use of gold contrasts against the dark material, highlighting the detailed craftsmanship.

Album of Portraits of Queen Marie-Antoinette

Various Artists, René Simier

1815

Death of Louis XV

Louis-Simon Lempereur, Nicolas Delaunay

1774


Artwork history & notes

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Wikidata ID

Q64952859

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