L'attente, Jules Laurens, 1854-1857 (circa)

Plate 133: a young woman elegantly attired, her hair loose, is seated in a wood, holding a flower in her left hand, a dreamy expression on her face, waiting; her dog, a spaniel, looks alert as if hearing a noise, possible the arrival of the woman's lover; after narcisse diaz de la peña lithograph on buff chine collé. Date: 1854-1857 (circa). Dimensions: Height: 226 mm (image); Width: 173 mm. Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. L'attente (BM 1880,0710.139)