La Bascule

1760

Jacques-Firmin Beauvarlet after Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Associated Names
Jacques-Firmin Beauvarlet

Artist, French, 1731 - 1797

Jean Honoré Fragonard

Artist After, French, 1732 - 1806

This late 18th-century engraving features three individuals in a lush, natural setting with trees. The main figure, a woman, is sitting on a swing or a tree. She has soft facial features, with an upturned nose and plump cheeks, elegantly arranged hair, and is wearing a voluminous dress with intricate folds, highlighted with shadows and texture, puffed sleeves, and possibly a corset. Next to her, a young boy kneels on the ground, wearing a brimmed hat. The third figure is a smaller child clinging to the boy's arm. Both boys are dressed in period clothing. The ground is detailed with floral patterns, textures, and an ornate container with decorative fabric, possibly holding fruits. The background shows dense foliage and trees, suggesting a serene woodland setting. French text is inscribed at the bottom of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.2121


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64958776

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