Morning 1694 - 1760

"Le Matin: La Dame a sa Toilette" (Morning: The Lady at Her Toilet) is an etching by Gilles Edme Petit, created between 1694 and 1760. This work depicts a woman in the process of her morning toilette, emphasizing the ritualistic and symbolic nature of dressing and grooming in 18th century French society. She is seated, holding a mirror and surrounded by various toiletry items, reflecting the importance of personal appearance and the pursuit of beauty during this era. The print is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York.