Le desirs naissants

Pierre Adrien Le Beau after Nicolas Tanché

Associated Names
Pierre Adrien Le Beau

Artist, French, 1748 - 1800 or after

Nicolas Tanché

Artist After, French, born c. 1740

The image shows a woman seated in an ornate oval frame decorated with floral and foliage designs. She is reclining in a chair with her head resting on her hand. The woman has delicate facial features, closed eyes, finely defined eyebrows, and an elegant hairstyle with an ornate hat. She wears a decorated gown with a lace collar, bows, and floral accents, and holds a string of pearls or beads. Next to her is a birdcage on a small table. In the background, there are drapes, a window showing foliage outside, and ornate decorative elements framing the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.2471


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64961067

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