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The Armoire

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

National Gallery of Art

This is a black and white drawing of a man exiting a wooden structure surrounded by other figures. The central figure is stepping out of a wardrobe, holding a hat. Surrounding figures are dynamically posed, with one appearing tearful and another gesturing with a stick. The scene takes place in a dimly lit indoor setting with draped fabrics and shadows in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1778
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4297 × 3467 px
Public Domain
Yes
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