Jong meisje leunend op een stenen tafel 1785

Johann Friedrich Bause's "Jong meisje leunend op een stenen tafel" (1785), also known as "La petite Rusée," depicts a young girl in a flowing dress leaning on a stone table. The girl's posture and expression suggest a playful, yet slightly mischievous, demeanor. This engraving, with its finely etched details and soft shading, is characteristic of the Neoclassical style popular in the late 18th century. The artist's signature is present in the bottom right corner of the piece, adding to its historical significance. The work stands as a testament to Bause's mastery of portraiture and the artistic trends of his era.