Le restaurant

Le restaurant

Jeanne Deny

1782

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows three people in a fancy room. A woman sits on a couch with a child, while another woman stands nearby holding a tray. Heavy curtains frame a window, and a table holds a vase of flowers. The room looks rich, with carved furniture and a patterned rug. The title *Le Restaurant* hints this scene might be about serving food or a break. The artist used fine lines to show details like the woman’s lace cap and the couch’s soft folds. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Deny made sharp prints like this.

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