La gageure des trois commeres: Le fil

French 18th Century

Associated Names
French 18th Century

Artist

Two individuals are present in the image. One person is lying on a bed covered with bedding, while the other person is standing with a lamp in hand. The individual on the bed appears to be asleep. The second person is wearing a robe or nightgown and is holding a small lamp, with their head covered by a fabric turban. The setting is a lavish bedroom with large curtains, a partially open door, and paneled walls.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1953.6.176

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wolf 1949, no. 11, State a/b

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

Q65218496

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