Two Gentlemen and a Lady 1815 - 1892

"Two Gentlemen and a Lady" is a drawing by Constantin Guys, a renowned artist known for his depictions of Parisian life. The artwork captures a moment of social interaction between a woman and two gentlemen, all of whom are elegantly dressed in 19th-century fashion. The background is subtly rendered with an impression of a crowd, suggesting the scene is set in a public setting. This drawing exemplifies Guys's keen observation of social customs and his ability to capture fleeting moments of everyday life, making it a valuable historical document of Parisian society in the mid-19th century.