Unmarried sexual intercourse deemed illegal
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As a young man kisses a young lady's hand, another woman shuts the door fast to prevent an older man (husband of the first woman) from gettting into the room. Engraving by S.-J. Petit, 179-, after L. Boilly.
Louis-Léopold BoillyDate: [between 1790 and 1799]Reference: 28847i- Pictures
A man about to make love to a young woman in a private room in an inn is warned by his servant at the door that they are being watched. Engraving by Petit after L. Boilly, 179-.
Louis-Léopold BoillyDate: [between 1790 and 1799]Reference: 674944i- Pictures
A young woman in a state of undress is disturbed with a young man by an angry older man (her father?): they denounce each other while the lover hides behind a screen and the young woman's maid makes a gesture. Engraving by Petit after L. Boilly, 179-.
Louis-Léopold BoillyDate: [between 1790 and 1799]Reference: 674945i