Le desirs naissants
1774
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Pierre Adrien Le Beau
Pierre Adrien Le Beau (1776–1776) was an artist.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le desirs naissants is a 1774 ink by Pierre Adrien Le Beau, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a woman in fancy 18th-century clothes, sitting on a chair with one arm resting on its back. She wears a big hat with flowers and a low-cut dress, holding a fan. Beside her is a small birdcage, and the background looks like a cozy room with draped curtains. The border is packed with swirling decorations—flowers, ribbons, and a crest in the middle. The text below says it’s a gift "to Madame de Damery." The whole thing feels extra polished, like a special present. Want to know more? Look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Pierre Adrien Le Beau (1776–1776) was an artist.
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