The image shows multiple individuals in a scene. In the foreground, a man and a woman are on a bed. The woman is uncovered, reclining on her back with her arms raised. The man is leaning over her, wearing rich clothing and a headpiece with a plume. Another person with similar attire stands behind them. The background features heavy curtains, a luxurious bed, and ornate furniture.

Le roi d'Ethiopie

Medium: etching and engraving
Classification: Print
Period: 1726 to 1750
Image size: 3533 × 4794px

Description

The image shows multiple individuals in a scene. In the foreground, a man and a woman are on a bed. The woman is uncovered, reclining on her back with her arms raised. The man is leaning over her, wearing rich clothing and a headpiece with a plume. Another person with similar attire stands behind them. The background features heavy curtains, a luxurious bed, and ornate furniture.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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