L'Amour a L'Espagnole 1775 - 1785

Augustin de Saint-Aubin’s 18th-century etching, “L’Amour à l’Espagnole,” depicts a romantic scene of a serenading couple. The gentleman, playing a guitar for his beloved, is seen through a window, adding a sense of intimacy to the encounter. The composition captures the graceful elegance of the era and the delicate artistry of Saint-Aubin, known for his nuanced depictions of social life. This etching, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a captivating example of the Rococo style and its penchant for sentimental subjects.