The Curious Performance 1803 - 1840

"The Curious Performance" (1803-1840) is a lithograph by French artist Charles-Louis Constans. The artwork, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, depicts a playful scene with a winged cupid, a woman holding a curtain, and another woman looking away in surprise. Constans captures the lightheartedness of the moment, highlighting the contrast between Cupid's playful mischief and the women's reactions. "The Curious Performance" is a fine example of 19th-century lithographic art, known for its detailed lines and tonal variations.