Le soir

Emmanuel Jean Nepomucène de Ghendt

Associated Names
Emmanuel Jean Nepomucène de Ghendt

Artist, French, 1738 - 1815

Pierre-Antoine Baudouin

Artist After, French, 1723 - 1769

The artwork titled "Le soir" depicts a scene within an ornately decorated bedroom. A partially nude woman, with her hair styled up, is standing near a bed, holding onto another seated woman who is also partially draped in fabric. The seated woman is holding a piece of cloth. Another woman, fully dressed in a voluminous gown with lace details, is entering the scene from the right, peeking through curtains. A small dog is at her feet. The room features elaborate drapery, a detailed ceiling, and a decorative panel with an image of a cherub. A table with a jewelry box and other items is visible.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.2214

  • Series Title

    Les heures du jour


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64955746

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