The Lover Surprised (L'Amant Surpris), c. 1798. Charles-Melchior Descourtis (French, 1753-1820), after Frédéric Schall (French, 1752-1825). Wash manner etching and engraving printed in blue, red, yellow, and black inks; sheet: 57 x 45 cm (22 7/16 x 17 11/16 in.); to borderline: x cm (18 5/16 x 14 3/4 in.). A young woman surprises her sweetheart, whom she has found reading love letters in a wooded park. The love-struck fellow carries a miniature portrait of her as a keepsake. Verdant foliage, a nearby brook, and a blooming rosebush signal fertility and the bounty of life. The nude fe
The Lover Surprised (L'Amant Surpris), c. 1798. Charles-Melchior Descourtis (French, 1753-1820), after Frédéric Schall (French, 1752-1825). Wash manner etching and engraving printed in blue, red, yellow, and black inks; sheet: 57 x 45 cm (22 7/16 x 17 11/16 in.); to borderline: x cm (18 5/16 x 14 3/4 in.). A young woman surprises her sweetheart, whom she has found reading love letters in a wooded park. The love-struck fellow carries a miniature portrait of her as a keepsake. Verdant foliage, a nearby brook, and a blooming rosebush signal fertility and the bounty of life. The nude female statue sitting on a pedestal seems to watch the playful lovers.
Size: 2541px × 3400px
Photo credit: © CMA/BOT / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords:
