

La Culbute (The Tumble)
François-Philippe Charpentier after Jean-Honoré Fragonard, published by Pierre-François Basan
This is a painting of a chaotic domestic scene in a rustic interior setting. The image shows a moment of turmoil with scattered items and two figures tumbling in the foreground. A third figure stands in the doorway, adding to the sense of movement and drama. The setting includes wooden structures and tools, with a warm sepia tone giving it a vintage quality. Detailed elements like beams, a partially open door, and foliage are also depicted. The style is reminiscent of Jean-Honoré Fragonard's lively compositions.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1766
- Medium
- etching and aquatint printed in brown on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 11777 × 8599 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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