Agnès en Arnolphe 1878 - 1879

"Agnès en Arnolphe", a black and white etching created between 1878 and 1879 by French artist Jean-Antoine-Valentin Foulquier, depicts a scene from Molière's play, "The School for Wives." The etching captures a dramatic moment between the characters Agnès and Arnolphe, portraying the tension and conflict of their relationship. Foulquier's meticulous detail and use of light and shadow enhance the theatrical quality of the scene, bringing the characters and their emotions to life.