A satyr kissing a nymph riding on his back, with one arm resting on the shoulder of a young man Bacchanales
Printmaker: Fragonard, Jean Honoré
From a set of four plates.
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.
Bought from the Perceval Fund, October 1949.
Method of acquisition: Bought (1949)
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1763
Accession number: P.464-1949
Primary reference Number: 184424
BN Inventaire (18thC): 4
Baudicour: 7
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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