Le pot au lait

1787

Nicolas Ponce after Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Associated Names
Nicolas Ponce

Artist, French, 1746 - 1831

Jean Honoré Fragonard

Artist After, French, 1732 - 1806

The image shows a person lying on their stomach within a circular frame. The person has one leg bent and is pouring a jug, which is spilling liquid. The title at the bottom reads "Le Pot Au Lait." A younger person is partially visible on the left, while another individual stands in the background with arms raised. The background features a pastoral landscape with trees and cloud formations. The frame is ornately decorated with floral patterns and classical embellishments.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.2318

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Portalis/Beraldi 1880, no. 6


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1880

  • Portalis, baron Roger and Henri Beraldi. Les graveurs du dix-huitieme siecle. 2 parts, 3 vols. each part. Paris, 1880.

Wikidata ID

Q64960824

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