The Lesson
after Hubert-François Gravelot (Paris 1699 - Paris 1773)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
glass and gilt
Measurements
500 x 390 mm
Order this imageCollection
Fenton House, London
NT 1449062
Summary
Painting on glass; "The Lesson" after Hubert Francois Gravelot. A lady and gentleman sit in the corner of a room near a window; She, in a large blue armchair, has a white cap, pearls, pink gown and blue petticoat, large white apron. Her hands are in her lap. He is sitting on a side chair, reading to her from a book in his right hand, and he leans forward with his left hand on his thigh. In a dusty pink coat with mustard coloured breeches. His gold-bordered tricorn hat is on a banquette in the corner, and there are three books bound in red on the windowsill. In black and gold moulded frame, with gold inner edge.
Makers and roles
after Hubert-François Gravelot (Paris 1699 - Paris 1773), artist