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The Somersault

The Somersault

PrintsFrench18th century

The Somersault

1766

Artists

François Philippe CharpentierArtist

Jean-Honoré FragonardArtist after

Classification

Prints

Technique

Etching and aquatint

Medium

Etching and aquatint on cream antique laid paper

Culture

French

Century

18th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Prints

Dimensions

image: 27.5 × 39.5 cm (10 13/16 × 15 9/16 in.) sheet: 27.6 × 39.6 cm (10 7/8 × 15 9/16 in.)

Provenance

[James A. Bergquist, Newton Centre, MA], sold; to Harvard Art Museums, 2019

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