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Young Woman Seated on a Bed

1764–67
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Louis-Marin Bonnet

(French, 1736–1793)

after François Boucher

(French, 1703–1770)
Culture
France, 18th century
Medium
chalk-manner etching and engraving printed in black and white on blue paper
Measurements
Sheet: 46.5 x 32.7 cm (18 5/16 x 12 7/8 in.); Platemark: 43.6 x 30.2 cm (17 3/16 x 11 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
John L. Severance Fund 1988.151
Catalogue raisonné
Hérold 13
State
III/III
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print

Description

This print emulates a traditional chiaroscuro drawing: dark outlines and shadows with white highlights on specially toned paper. In this later edition of the print, Bonnet modified the bed sheet so it discreetly lies across the woman’s thigh. The earlier version on display nearby, printed in red ink, is less modest.
A vertically oriented etching in black and white ink on blue paper depicts two people with light skin tones. On a bed, a woman sits facing our right with her torso partially uncovered. Behind her, another person peers through heavy curtains. A small creature sits on the floor in the lower right corner. Below the scene, a coat of arms rests between blocks of French text, all within a layered border.

Young Woman Seated on a Bed

1764–67

Louis-Marin Bonnet, François Boucher

(French, 1736–1793), (French, 1703–1770)
France, 18th century

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