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France 18th Century, The Surprised Lovers, original drawing

circa 1770

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France circa 1770 Two lovers surprised in bed Black chalk on paper 13 x 17 cm Modern frame : 34 x 38 cm This drawing had been attributed to Gabriel de Saint Aubin (1724-1780). It's a convincing attribution because of the quality of the drawing and its theme, but as there's no real historic proof of this attribution, it seems more cautious to place it in his time. The theme, two young overs surprised by a lord, the father ?, the husband ? of the young woman, is typical of the end of 18 the century french culture. The people of this time were fond of libertine tales. Painters such as François Boucher or Honoré Fragonard produced many of these works.
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1770
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.12 in (13 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
    1760-1769
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Inv 681stDibs: LU111224986131

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