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A satyr kissing a nymph riding on his back, with one arm resting on the shoulder of a young man: P.464-1949

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A satyr kissing a nymph riding on his back, with one arm resting on the shoulder of a young man
Bacchanales

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Fragonard, Jean Honoré

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Description

From a set of four plates.

Notes

History note: Eugène de Wassermann, Brussels; bt. Hermann Metter, 1920s; sold (Sotheby’s) 20-21 April 1959, lot 70, from a ‘portfolio’ of 31 proof impressions; bt. ‘Warren’ for £680; 24 of which purchased by the Fitzwilliam for £300.

Legal notes

Bought from the Perceval Fund, October 1949.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1949)

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1763

School or Style

French

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: FRAG9O
  • Location: Plate lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.464-1949
Primary reference Number: 184424
BN Inventaire (18thC): 4
Baudicour: 7
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 22 February 2022 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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