Mlle. Salle

1732

Nicolas de Larmessin IV after Nicolas Lancret

Associated Names
Nicolas de Larmessin IV

Artist, French, 1684 - 1753 or 1755

Nicolas Lancret

Artist After, French, 1690 - 1743

The image depicts several figures in elaborate, historical attire positioned in a formal outdoor setting. The central figure, a woman in a detailed gown, is shown dancing with one arm extended. Three other women in similar attire are dancing nearby. On the right, a group of men is playing musical instruments. In the background, classical columns and a partial statue can be seen amid trees. The scene is rendered in a monochromatic palette, emphasizing the clothing's intricacies and the background foliage.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving and etching

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.2111


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1944

  • French Prints and Drawings of the XVIIIth Century, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1944-1945, no catalogue.

Wikidata ID

Q64960670

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