Sweet resistance (La douce resistance)
1782
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1782
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a man and woman in an embrace by an open door. The woman wears a pink dress with white stockings and a blue sash, while the man has on a light blue coat and white knee breeches. A chair and draped fabric sit in the dimly lit room behind them. The title *La douce résistance* hints at the woman’s playful resistance to the man’s advance. The soft lighting and flowing clothes give the scene a dreamy, intimate feel. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this mood fits into the movement.
