Le calendrier des viellards

Jean Dambrun after Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Associated Names
Jean Dambrun

Artist, French, 1741 - 1808 or after

Jean Honoré Fragonard

Artist After, French, 1732 - 1806

The image depicts two individuals sitting closely together. The man and woman are seated on a divan or bench, with the woman leaning towards the man and the man placing his arm over the back of the seating area. The woman has elaborate hair with a decorative element or small hat, while the man wears a turban or cloth wrapped around his head. The woman's dress is ornate with ruffles and layered fabric, extending down to her feet. The man wears flowing robes. Both individuals exude elegance and refinement. The room features opulent floral wallpaper, a large oval picture or mirror framed elaborately above them, and a decorative fabric chair with floral details and a bouquet. A table to the left holds small containers, possibly dressing or makeup items.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1953.6.178

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wolf 1949, no. 12, State a/d


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Wolf, Edwin. Fragonard Plates for the "Contes et Nouvelles" of La Fontaine. New York: New York Public Library, 1949.

Wikidata ID

Q65359540

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