A seated woman holding a closed fan before a drawn curtain, a tree and sky beyond 1710 - 1741

This etching by Henri Simon Thomassin, created sometime between 1710 and 1741, depicts a woman seated in a chair, holding a closed fan. The woman is dressed in an elaborate gown and is positioned before a drawn curtain, with a tree and sky visible beyond. The delicate lines and shading of the engraving capture the soft texture of the woman's dress and the delicate folds of the curtain. Thomassin's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate depiction of the fan and the woman's expressive features. This work is a fine example of the Rococo style, characterized by its elegance, grace, and emphasis on delicate ornamentation. The etching is currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.