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Élise kneeling before her confused father
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Élise kneeling before her confused father

Jean-Antoine-Valentin Foulquier · 1878 - 1879 · etching; drypoint; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Act V, Scene IV from "L'Avare" by Molière. During the various revelations in the final act of the play, Harpagon has raised his hands in confusion and anger. Élise kneels before him, begging him to think calmly.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printtheatre, theatrical performancemiserbetrothal and marriage
Credit lineÉlise neergeknield voor haar verwarde vader. 1878 - 1879. Jean-Antoine-Valentin Foulquier. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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