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Le petit chien

French 18th Century

Associated Names

French 18th Century

Artist

This is a drawn scene set in an elaborate bedroom. The image features a group of people surrounding a grand bed. The room is richly decorated with ornate elements like columns and molding. On the floor, a small dog stands on its hind legs. The figures show expressions and gestures of engagement. They are wearing period clothing.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1953.6.205
Catalogue Raisonné

Wolf 1949, no. 21, 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

Q65218525

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