The Happy Moment (L’Heureux moment)

Nicolas Delaunay (1739-1792) (mentioned on object), 1777

The intimate setting of this bedroom, adorned with flower garlands and refined pieces of furniture, seems ready to shelter the couple’s amorous rendez-vous. The woman is still holding a letter from her lover, which probably announced his arrival, while he is kneeling at her feet, consumed with desire. The Cupid in the painting above the bed is about to fire a love arrow at the couple.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1924-482
  • Dimensionsheight 372 mm x width 269 mm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    The Happy Moment (L’Heureux moment)

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1924-482

  • Inscriptions / marks

    collector's mark: Lugt 2228

  • Catalogue reference

    IFF 18e siècle 158


Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: Nicolas Delaunay (1739-1792) (mentioned on object), France
    • after painting by Niclas Lafrensen (II) (mentioned on object)
    • publisher: Nicolas Delaunay (1739-1792) (mentioned on object), Paris
    • verlener van privilege: Lodewijk XVI (koning van Frankrijk) (mentioned on object)
    • opgedragen door: Nicolas Delaunay (1739-1792) (mentioned on object)
    • opgedragen aan: Louis Simon Lempereur (mentioned on object)
  • Dating

    1777

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    height 372 mm x width 269 mm


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