La soiree des Thuileries

About this work

This scene shows a man and woman sitting outside in the evening. The woman, dressed in fancy 18th-century clothes, holds a fan and looks down at the man, who sits nearby in a chair. Behind them is a tall pillar and a statue of a reclining figure. A small dog lies on the ground near a wooden stool, and the garden around them is dimly lit with shadows. The artist used shading to create depth, making the scene feel like nighttime. The woman’s pose and the man’s relaxed posture suggest a quiet, private moment. Look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how this print was made.