Louis Metayer en Antoinette Bernard aan tafel 1790

This silhouette by Joseph Adolf Schmetterling, created in 1790, captures a domestic scene featuring Louis Metayer and Antoinette Bernard enjoying tea. The couple sits in profile, creating a sense of intimacy and privacy. The carefully rendered details of their clothing and the elegant setting convey the refinement of the era. Schmetterling's use of silhouette, a popular art form of the late 18th century, highlights the subjects' forms against a light background.