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Prying Eyes (colour litho)
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Prying Eyes (colour litho)
CHT207474 Prying Eyes (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23207908
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Asleep Breasts Cheek Inquisitive Intruder Lecherous Leering Lifting Lover Revealing Shawl Uncovering Voyeur Indiscreet Lovers
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Prying Eyes (colour litho)
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captures a captivating moment from the 18th century French society, as depicted by an anonymous artist. This intriguing print, housed in the Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, France, invites us to delve into the interior world of indiscretion and curiosity. The scene unfolds with a female figure donning a bonnet, her expression both impertinent and leering. With love or mischief on her mind, she lifts a male's shawl while he rests peacefully asleep. Her cheeky act reveals an inquisitive nature that borders on voyeurism – an audacious intrusion into his private space. The composition exudes sensuality as it explores themes of uncovering hidden desires and secrets. The woman's actions are simultaneously revealing and lecherous; her gaze fixated on the exposed breasts of her unsuspecting lover. As we observe this intimate moment frozen in time through the lens of history, we become witnesses to their clandestine affair. Through skillful use of color lithography techniques, this artwork brings to life the delicate nuances of light and shadow within the room. It transports us back to an era where discretion was prized but often challenged by human curiosity. "Prying Eyes (colour litho)" is not just a visual feast for art enthusiasts; it serves as a reminder that even centuries ago, our fascination with others' lives remained unchanged.
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