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The Return (Le Retour)
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(artist)
1732-1806
(etcher)
1848-1901
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Width: 14.7 cm
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Stamp: M //
Inscription: Maherault Sale, / Drout, paris, / 27-29 May, 1880 //
Label: FRAGONARD / (HONORÉ) / 48 - Le Retour. / Sur la porte d'une habitation rustique, une fa- / mille fête le retour du père, la jeune mère lui / présente deux jumeaux qu'il embrasse; une petite / fillette et un jeune garçon se suspendent à ses habits / avec tendresse; le grand-père ravi, une jeune fille / et un jeune homme contemplent cette touchante / scène de famille. Sur le devant, une poule avec / ses poussins; à droite, des dindons, un chat et / des chiens semblent partager la joie de leurmaître. / Ce dessin, par le charme de sa composition et son exécution facile et soignée, peut être regardé / comme l'un des plus beaux du maître. / Sépia et encre de Chine. / Haut., 31 cent.; larg., 40 cent. //
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