Title
The Cupboard, 1778. Creator: Jean-Honoré Fragonard (French, 1732-1806).
Caption
The Cupboard, 1778. Fragonard designed this popular etching to delight his viewers, who spy on the dramatic scene like the eavesdropping servants in the background. A maiden weeps as her boyfriend, caught hiding in a wardrobe, sheepishly faces the girl?s angry parents. Rumpled bed sheets and the position of the hat give away the passionate activities of the young lovers. Comically, the hat with a broad ribbon held by the boy belongs to his girlfriend. His plain hat with a buttoned-up brim hangs in the cupboard.
Date
0
Credit line
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Reference
HRM19G11_101
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
License type
Rights managed
Available size
66,8Mb (6,4Mb) / 18,7in x 13,9in / 5606 x 4166 (300dpi)