Le lever de la mariée russe (Custom of the Russians after the Marriage Ceremony and before the Wedding Feast)

Augustin de Saint-Aubin after Jean-Baptiste Le Prince

Associated Names
Augustin de Saint-Aubin

Artist, French, 1736 - 1807

Jean-Baptiste Le Prince

Artist After, French, 1734 - 1781

The image depicts multiple figures in a rustic interior. In the center is a partially nude woman, sitting on a bed or reclining surface, surrounded by clothed individuals. The woman has 18th-century styled hair, with waves and curls. Surrounding her are people dressed in gowns and robes, appearing to be in motion. Some seem to be attending to her or engaging in conversation. The room has a wooden interior, with a shelf filled with items and draped fabric hanging. In the foreground, there are small items scattered on the floor.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.2434

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bocher 1879, undescribed


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1879

  • Bocher, Emmanuel. Augustin de Saint-Aubin. Les gravures francaises du XVIIIe siecle, 5. Paris: Damascene Morgand et Charles Fatout, 1879.

Wikidata ID

Q64954045

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