La gageure des trois commeres: Le poirier

after Jean-Baptiste Mallet

Associated Names
French 18th Century

Artist

Jean-Baptiste Mallet

Artist After, French, 1759 - 1835

This is a drawing of a garden with lush foliage and detailed architecture in the background. Tools such as a shovel and a hoe are on the ground near bushes and flowers. A large tree dominates part of the scene, adding depth. In the background, there is an elegant building and a sculptural element. The drawing is detailed, showcasing the elements within the scene in a realistic manner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1953.6.172

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wolf 1949, no. 10, 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

Q65218460

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