Desenne Ashby La mère coupable Beaumarchais, Alexandre-Joseph Desenne, circa 1821–1833

William ashby after alexandre-joseph desenne (active 1785–1827): illustration for the drama "la mère coupable" (1792) by pierre-augustin caron de beaumarchais (1732–1799). (count almaviva shows his wife the farewell letter from her lover chérubin. ) engraving, 12 x 12. 5 cm. Musée carnavalet. Paris. Date: circa 1821–1833.