Le couché de la mariée
Jean-Michel the Younger Moreau
1768
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jean-Michel the Younger Moreau
1768
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le couché de la mariée is a 1768 ink by Jean-Michel the Younger Moreau, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a fancy bedroom with a big, ornate bed in the center. The curtains are heavy and draped, and the bed has a tall, decorated frame. Around the bed, five people—three women and two men—are busy with different tasks: one woman is adjusting the bedding, another is holding a candle, and the men seem to be helping or watching. The scene looks like a quiet moment of preparation, maybe for a wedding night. The room’s details—like the small statues, carved moldings, and delicate furniture—show how much care went into the design. If you like this style, check out the technique: etching.
Jean-Michel the Younger Moreau (1766–1766) was an artist.
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