The image shows a portrait of a woman from the waist up. She is seated and facing her right, with her left hand raised delicately near her face. Her facial features include a profile with a slightly upturned nose and full lips. Her hair is curly or wavy and adorned with an elaborate cap or headpiece with frills. She is dressed in an ornate, flowing gown with lace and ribbon details, a low neckline, and ruffled sleeves. In the background, there is a decorative wall and a small table with a vase of flowers.
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The image shows a portrait of a woman from the waist up. She is seated and facing her right, with her left hand raised delicately near her face. Her facial features include a profile with a slightly upturned nose and full lips. Her hair is curly or wavy and adorned with an elaborate cap or headpiece with frills. She is dressed in an ornate, flowing gown with lace and ribbon details, a low neckline, and ruffled sleeves. In the background, there is a decorative wall and a small table with a vase of flowers.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Au moins soyez discret (At Least Be Discreet!)

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

Date
1789
Medium
etching and engraving
Classification
Print
Accession number
1942.9.2452
Credit line
Widener Collection
Time span
1776 to 1800
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Flower
  • Woman
  • Cherub
  • Frame

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