Kvinde fra Asti (Piemontoise d'Asti) 1760s

This etching by French artist Pierre Etienne Moitte, titled *Kvinde fra Asti (Piemontoise d'Asti)*, depicts a woman in profile looking at a small framed portrait on the wall. The scene appears to be a simple room with a partially visible window looking out to a wooded landscape. The artwork is a good example of the Rococo style, popular in the 18th century, which emphasized elegance and naturalism. The woman's dress and the simple furnishings create a sense of everyday life, typical of the genre of costume studies, also known as *figure studies*. Moitte was known for his accurate depictions of fashion and social customs.