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An antique, pastoral, fête galante scene of couple with a birdcage in a park, surrounded by other figures and …
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An antique, pastoral, fête galante scene of couple with a birdcage in a park, surrounded by other figures and dogs, after an original, early 18th century painting by Nicolas Lancret. A birdcage often represented a romantic symbol of a lover's captivity.
TITLE
Les Amours du Bocage (The Birdcage)
STYLE
Rococo
MEDIUM
Colored engraving on paper
FRAMING
Matted and framed
PLACE OF ORIGIN
France | Europe
MAKER
Artist: After Nicolas Lancret (French, 1690-1743) | Engraver: Nicolas de Larmessin III (French, 1685-1755)
MARKS
Marked: N. Lancret pinxit / Les Amour du Bocage / N. De Larmessin Sculpsit / Que cet heureux Oiseau, que votre main caresse. / Est bien recompensé de sa Captivité! / Le Berger qui vous sert avec tant de tendresse / Est moins libre et moins bien traitté.
PERIOD
Louis XV (1715-74)
DATE
Late 18th century
DIMENSIONS
Width 25.5 Depth 1 Height 21.25 inches
Sight: Width 17.75 Height 14.25 inches
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- Dimensions
- 25.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 21.25ʺH
- Styles
- Rococo
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Late 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Engraving
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- Note: antique item. Shows appropriate wear consistent with age and use. Please review photos. We are happy to answer any … moreNote: antique item. Shows appropriate wear consistent with age and use. Please review photos. We are happy to answer any questions, or provide a detailed condition report or additional photos upon request. less
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