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Le juge de mesle

Jean Dambrun

Associated Names

Jean Dambrun

Artist, French, 1741 - 1808 or after

This is a drawing of a court scene. It shows figures in elaborate and formal clothing, engaged in discussion or debate, while others observe. The setting is a grand architectural space with large curtains and classical features like columns and arches. The composition is detailed and portrays movement and tension.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and engraving
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1953.6.228
Catalogue Raisonné

Wolf 1949, no. 29, State c/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

Q65359518

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