DrawingsFrench18th century

The First Steps

c. 1780-85

Artists

Jean-Honoré FragonardArtist

Classification

Drawings

Medium

Black and white chalk on lightly faded blue antique laid paper

Culture

French

Century

18th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Drawings

Dimensions

17.1 x 22.5 cm (6 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.)

Provenance

Baron R. de Portalis, Paris. [R. Ederheimer, New York], by 1915. Private Collection, France, sold; through [Christie's, New York, January 15, 1992, lot 91], to; Harvard Art Museums, 1992

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