The Lover Surprised (L'Amant Surpris)

c. 1798

Wash manner etching and engraving printed in blue, red, yellow, and black inks

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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

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.

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