Announcement of Pregnancy, from Monument du Costume Physique et Moral de la fin du Dix-huitième siècle 1776

"Announcement of Pregnancy" is a 1776 etching by Italian artist Pietro Antonio Martini, part of his series *Monument du Costume Physique et Moral de la fin du Dix-huitième siècle*, which depicts scenes of 18th-century French society. The scene portrays a couple seated in a luxurious, ornate interior. The woman, in a flowing dress and with a prominent belly, reveals her pregnancy to her husband, signifying the importance of family and social expectations in the late 18th century. The work's meticulous detail and refined style capture the elegance of the period. The print is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago.