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L'hermite (Le diable en enfer)

after Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Associated Names

French 18th Century

Artist

Jean Honoré Fragonard

Artist After, French, 1732 - 1806

The image shows two individuals. One person is seated, partially covered by fabric, revealing bare legs and upper body. They sit facing the viewer, with feet almost touching the floor. Another person, standing and wearing a long robe, appears to be arranging the fabric over the seated individual. Details of their clothing and appearance are provided. Various textiles, objects, foliage, and an ornate structure are visible in the background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1953.6.241
Catalogue Raisonné

Wolf 1949, no. 36, State a

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

Q65218574

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