The image shows three women and a child in an indoor setting. The central figure is slightly bent forward, holding onto the gown of the woman to her right, who is supporting her. Both women wear intricate gowns with fitted bodices and layered skirts. They have styled hair and wear elaborate headpieces or caps. Behind the central figure, another woman lounges on a sofa or bed with an opulent drape. Beside her, a child sits playing a drum. The background features wall patterns and draped curtains, suggesting a richly furnished interior. The artwork is in monochrome tones, giving it a delicate…
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The Coquette

Pierre-Antoine Baudouin (French, 1723 - 1769)

1760s

Medium
black chalk with gray and brown wash
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 31.7 x 23.5 cm (12 1/2 x 9 1/4 in.)
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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