Created on 2024-11-15

This image is a black and white engraving depicting a person elegantly dressed in period clothing holding a pet dog. The individual is sitting within an oval frame that appears to be adorned with various objects, possibly symbolic, including books, a shield with a coat of arms, curtains, and an hourglass, which suggest notions of learning, heritage, time, and perhaps drama or concealment with the draped curtains. The style of the engraving indicates that it is likely from a historical period, possibly the 17th or 18th century. The text below the frame references a dedication to "Le Duc de Lauzun" and mentions "Hom[m]ages De Ch[iv]al[ier] De France &c" indicating that this image may relate to French nobility and chivalry. There are visible fold lines on the paper, suggesting that the print has been stored folded or bound in a book. The print number "3925" is visible in the lower right corner, which might relate to cataloging or the series sequence.

Created on 2024-11-14

The image appears to be a black and white engraved portrait of a young girl holding a small dog. The girl is seated in an oval frame, with decorative elements surrounding the frame. The image has a formal, ornate style typical of 18th or 19th century portraiture.