L'Indiscret

About this work

This print shows a man and woman in fancy 18th-century clothes standing near a draped bed. A naked woman is peeking out from behind the curtains, holding a candle. The room has ornate moldings, a small table with a lamp, and a dog lying on the floor. The title *L'Indiscret* (which means "The Indiscreet") hints this scene is about catching someone in a secret moment. The artist used shading to create depth, making the shadows look soft and the figures feel real. Want to see more prints like this? Check out etching, drypoint, aquatint techniques.