Story of a Shawl

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Story of a shawl.

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Artist

Name:
Desenne, Alexandre
Dates:
1785-1827
Country:
France

Illustration

Subjects:
Narratives, Ornaments & Patterns
Technique:
Metal Engraving
Engraver:
Coupé, Antoine Jean Baptiste
Format:
Portrait (taller)
Source:
Robarts Library, the Internet Archive

Book

Title:
L'hermite de la Chaussée-d'Antin, vol. 2
Author:
Jouy, Étienne de
Publisher:
Paris: Pillet, 1814
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Description:

A woman of color takes off her shawl and appears naked from the waist up as, behind her, a military officer shows some agitation. The decorative background includes a blindfolded figure holding a torch, palm trees and a stake catching fire.

The caption reads in the original French: Histoire d’un shall [sic].

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