The Lover Surprised (L'Amant Surpris)

Charles-Melchior Descourtis (French, 1753–1820)

Artist

Charles-Melchior Descourtis (French, 1753–1820)

Date

c. 1798

Medium

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

Origin

France, 18th century

Collection

Cleveland Museum of Art

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