The image shows two figures interacting on a stone staircase. One figure stands lower with his body turned slightly away, gesturing with his arm extended backward while holding a hat. He wears period clothing and unkempt long hair. The second figure stands higher, partially turned towards the first figure, wearing a robe and curly hair, with one hand raised and the other holding onto a door. The background features a pastoral setting with trees, mountains, and a small figure near the entrance structure.
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The image shows two figures interacting on a stone staircase. One figure stands lower with his body turned slightly away, gesturing with his arm extended backward while holding a hat. He wears period clothing and unkempt long hair. The second figure stands higher, partially turned towards the first figure, wearing a robe and curly hair, with one hand raised and the other holding onto a door. The background features a pastoral setting with trees, mountains, and a small figure near the entrance structure.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Alix malade

French 18th Century

Medium
etching and engraving
Classification
Print
Accession number
1953.6.231
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1651 to 1700
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Fragonard plates for "Contes et nouvelles" by La Fontaine

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Door
  • Tree
  • Man
  • Building
  • Writing

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