The Lunch 1787 - 1793

"The Lunch" (Le Déjeuner) is a hand-colored etching by Louis Marin Bonnet, a prominent French artist of the late 18th century. The print depicts a scene of social gathering in a garden setting, featuring a group of elegantly dressed individuals enjoying a meal outdoors. The composition showcases Bonnet's meticulous attention to detail, evident in the intricate rendering of clothing, furniture, and the natural landscape. This artwork is a testament to the fashionable and leisurely lifestyle of the French aristocracy during the late 1700s. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.