The Bashful Lovers A young couple, seated on chairs, look shyly at each other. The young man, on the right and facing the spectator, is holding a hat and wears a powdered wig, red coat, black breeches and shoes with buckles. A dog sits next to his chair and looks up at him. The young woman, facing slightly to the left, wears a pale-coloured gown with ruffles on the bodice, a large black hat with lace fringe, and has a fan in her hand. 5 Jul 1785