The Cupboard 1778 Jean-Honoré Fragonard (French, 1732-1806) France, 18th century Etching. 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.

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Size: 5606px × 4166px
Location: France
Photo credit: © Historic Illustrations / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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