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La Jeune Femme, by Philibert-Louis Debucourt, ink, 1807

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Overview

La Jeune Femme is a 1807 ink by Philibert-Louis Debucourt, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Philibert-Louis Debucourt
When & what style?
1807 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows three people in a garden. The woman in the center wears a long dress with a high waist, holding a fan. The man on the right holds a hat and looks away, while the older man on the left leans on a walking stick. In the background, other figures chat near a fence and trees. The title *La Jeune Femme* means "The Young Woman," focusing on her as the main subject. The scene feels lively but also a little staged, like a snapshot of polite society. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Debucourt created detailed prints.

About the artist

Portrait of Philibert-Louis Debucourt
Artist

Philibert-Louis Debucourt

Philibert-Louis Debucourt (1755–1832) was a French artist, born in Paris.

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