A woman on horse-back raising a hand to catch an elaborate wig as it slips from her head; her hat has already been swept away. Process print by Charaire after Darcis after C. Vernet.

Two women with bird cages sitting in a garden; representing virginity and its loss. Colour process print by Charaire after De Brea after N. Lavreince.

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Imp. Charaire et fils

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A woman on horse-back raising a hand to catch an elaborate wig as it slips from her head; her hat has already been swept away. Process print by Charaire after Darcis after C. Vernet.

Two women with bird cages sitting in a garden; representing virginity and its loss. Colour process print by Charaire after De Brea after N. Lavreince.