Chinoiserie with a woman playing a gong, from Suite de Figures Chinoises. . .Tiré du Cabinet de Mr. d'Azaincourt (Series of Chinoiserie Figures. . .From the Chambers of Mr. d'Azaincourt) 1755 - 1776

This etching by Jean Pierre Louis Laurent Hoüel, titled "Chinoiserie with a woman playing a gong," exemplifies the popular 18th-century European artistic trend of Chinoiserie. The image depicts a woman in traditional Chinese garb playing a gong, set against a stylized landscape with palm trees and a distant Chinese-style building. This print, part of a series titled "Suite de Figures Chinoises," reflects the fascination with Chinese culture and art during this period, often presented in idealized and romanticized ways. The artist's meticulous detail and the use of light and shadow add to the realism and charm of this intriguing scene.