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L'evenement au bal

1775

Antoine-Jean Duclos and Francois-Robert Ingouf after Sigmund Freudenberger

Associated Names

Francois-Robert Ingouf

Artist, French, 1747 - 1812

Antoine-Jean Duclos

Artist, French, 1742 - 1795

Sigmund Freudenberger

Artist After, Swiss, 1745 - 1801

The image shows a woman and a man in an elaborate, interior scene. The woman is standing, leaning forward, with an ornate hairstyle. She is wearing an intricate gown with floral patterns. The man is kneeling before her, holding her hands, dressed in a detailed robe. Other figures and opulent architectural details surround them. A chandelier is on the wall, and a table is topped with candles. The setting suggests luxury and grandeur.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and engraving
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

sheet: 40.8 × 29.3 cm (16 1/16 × 11 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.3.4370
Series Title

History of Manners and Customs of the French

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64953808

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