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Le pot au lait

Nicolas Ponce after Jean-Honoré Fragonard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person lying on their stomach within a circular frame. The person has one leg bent and is pouring a jug, which is spilling liquid. The title at the bottom reads "Le Pot Au Lait." A younger person is partially visible on the left, while another individual stands in the background with arms raised. The background features a pastoral landscape with trees and cloud formations. The frame is ornately decorated with floral patterns and classical embellishments.

Artwork Details

Date
1787
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
3999 × 3565 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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