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An antique etching showing a romantic scene of a young lady standing inscribing her beau's initials on a tree. …
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An antique etching showing a romantic scene of a young lady standing inscribing her beau's initials on a tree. An attentive dog sits atop a stone bench with her shawl to the right. Pages of a love letter lay on the ground. After an original painting by Jean-Honoré Fragonard painted around 1775-80.
TITLE
Le Chiffre d'Amour (The Souvenir)
STYLE
Rococo
MEDIUM
Engraving, etching
FRAMING
Matted and gilt framed under glass
PLACE OF ORIGIN
France | Europe
MAKER
After Jean-Honoré Fragonard (French, 1732-1806) | Engraver: Nicolas de Launay (French, 1739-92) | Active: Paris, France
MARKS
Titled (lower): Peint par H. Fragonard, Peintre du Roi / LE CHIFFRE D"ARMOUR / Gravé par De Launay, Graveur du Roi / Dédié à Madame la Vicomtesse de Polastron / Dame du Palais Copenhague, Rue de la Bucherie, N°26. A.P.D.R. / Paris chez N. De Launay, Graveur des Acad.ies Roy de Paris / de ...
PERIOD
Louis XVI (1774-92) | Late 18th century
DATE
Circa 1786
DIMENSIONS
Width 20.75 Depth 2.25 Height 24.25 inches
Sight: Width 10.25 Height 14 inches
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- Dimensions
- 20.75ʺW × 2.25ʺD × 24.25ʺH
- Styles
- Louis XVI
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- Late 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Etching
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Note: antique item. Shows appropriate wear consistent with age and use. Please review photos. We are happy to answer any … moreNote: antique item. Shows appropriate wear consistent with age and use. Please review photos. We are happy to answer any questions, or provide a detailed condition report or additional photos upon request. less
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