Fille de Qualite Recevant visite a sa Toilette 1680 - 1696

This etching, "Fille de Qualité Recevant Visite a sa Toilette" (1680-1696) by Nicholas Arnoult, depicts a woman of quality receiving a visit at her toilette. The woman is seated at a table and is applying makeup, while a gentleman serenades her with a lute. The scene is set in a garden, with a tree and butterflies in the background. The print is an example of the Rococo style, which emerged in France in the early 18th century and is characterized by its lightheartedness, elegance, and playful use of decoration. The artist's use of delicate lines and soft colors captures the charm and grace of this period.