Designed by Robert Bonnart.
Picture caption reads, translated: This young cavalier and his beautiful lady are enjoying some chocolate together; the lively sparkle of their eyes seems to indicate their desire for something even more delectable.
Although most of the dressed prints in the library's collection were made between 1690 and 1710, the later date of the fabrics indicates that they were "dressed" some forty or fifty years later. The correct French term for the process is découpé. Its translation, literally "cut-out", gives some idea of what was involved. Portions of the print were cut out and faced from the reverse side with fabric corresponding to parts of the costume. What remained of the print was skillfully tinted with watercolor.
Group portrait of a couple seated on an outdoor terrace wearing elegant outfits and headgear being served by a young black male servant, holding a tray on which appears to be a jug of water and two goblets, and a maid, who is rolling the moulinet between her hands to stir and froth the chocolate. The chocolatière is pear-shaped with three feet and has a hole in its cover for the moulinet. The tray, two cups (without handles) with saucers, and a spoon complete the dejeuner service.