Don't Be Afraid, My Friend, from Monument du Costume Physique et Moral de la fin du Dix-huitième siècle 1776

"Don't Be Afraid, My Friend" is a print from Isidore-Stanislas Helman's "Monument du Costume Physique et Moral de la fin du Dix-huitième siècle" series, created in 1776. The print depicts a domestic scene with three figures in an elegant interior, showcasing the fashion and manners of late 18th-century France. The composition, featuring a couple seated in conversation with a third figure standing, highlights the intimacy and social interactions of the period. This print, now housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, offers a glimpse into the everyday life and social dynamics of the French aristocracy during the late 18th century.