The image shows a seated man and a young child. The man sits on a chair with his body slightly turned to the side, extending one arm towards the child. He has a full beard, deep-set eyes, curly hair, and is dressed in classical attire. The child stands in front of the man with curly hair, chubby cheeks, and a playful expression. The child is unclothed, and the interior has a classical design with draped fabric, a tall candlestick, a lyre, a swan sculpture, and a brazier with a flaming fire.
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The image shows a seated man and a young child. The man sits on a chair with his body slightly turned to the side, extending one arm towards the child. He has a full beard, deep-set eyes, curly hair, and is dressed in classical attire. The child stands in front of the man with curly hair, chubby cheeks, and a playful expression. The child is unclothed, and the interior has a classical design with draped fabric, a tall candlestick, a lyre, a swan sculpture, and a brazier with a flaming fire.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Autre imitation: L'amour mouille

French 18th Century

Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1953.6.240
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
  • Seated figure
  • interior
  • architecture
  • Musical instrument
  • Cherub
  • furniture

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