Annette and Lubin 1789

This hand-colored etching, created by Louis Philibert Debucourt in 1789, depicts a scene from the popular French play “Annette et Lubin.” The play centers around a young woman named Annette and her love for a young man, Lubin. In this scene, Lubin, with the help of a friend, attempts to win over Annette, who is being guarded by an older man. Debucourt was a noted artist in the Rococo style, using delicate lines and bright colors to capture the romantic and playful nature of the scene. This work, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a fine example of the Rococo style in printmaking.