The Secret 1804 - 1831

"The Secret," also known as "La Confidence," is an etching by Jacques Bonnefoy d'Arles, created between 1804 and 1831. The print features two women seated in a woodland setting, one reading a book to the other, emphasizing the intimate connection between them. The background includes a reclining figure, possibly Cupid, and a mischievous goat, adding a playful element to the scene. The artwork's title and the depiction of a secret shared between the women highlight themes of trust and intimacy. This etching is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York City.