Le baiser rendu: Le baiser prete

1809

G. Mallesteste after Jacques Louis François Touzé

Associated Names
G. Mallesteste

Artist, French (?), active 1809

Jacques Louis François Touzé

Artist After, French, 1747 - 1807

This is a drawing of a pastoral scene set outside a church. The drawing depicts a group of figures in period attire standing near a tree, with an ornate church building in the background. One of the figures appears to be holding a hat, while another seems to be interacting closely with a third figure. A small dog stands by, and various individuals, including one holding a hat or waving in the distance, add to the tableau. The building's architecture is distinguished by gothic elements and a rose window. Surrounding foliage frames the scene, suggesting a setting that is both grand and natural.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1953.6.232

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wolf 1949, no. 31, 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

Q65224240

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