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Paul and Virginie series

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Paul and Virginie, 4

Paul and Virginie

Scene 1 • Scene 2 • Scene 3
Scene 4 • Scene 5 • Scene 6

 

CHARLES-MELCHIOR DESCOURTIS, French, 1753-1820;
after JEAN FREDERIC SCHALL, French, 1752-1825
Paul and Virginie, 4
color aquatint, 1795
The William A. Whitaker Foundation Art Fund, 2001.9.7

On the eve of Virginie's departure for Europe, a passionate dialogue between her and Paul reveals their mutual love, but nevertheless she is persuaded to leave.

The prints of this series display a variety of light and weather conditions. Here the dramatic moonlit landscape reinforces the emotional intensity of the human interaction.

 

 
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