Les amants surpris
Printmaker:
Choffard, Pierre Philippe
Draughtsman:
Baudouin, Pierre Antoine
(After)
In the interior of a peasant's cottage an old woman is scolding her weeping daughter, whom she has surprised with her lover. He is seen through the open door escaping, having left his hat behind on the floor.
History note: Eugène de Wassermann, Brussels; bt. Hermann Metter, 1920s; sold (Sotheby’s) 20-21 April 1959, lot 70, from a ‘portfolio’ of 31 proof impressions; bt. ‘Warren’ for £680; 24 of which purchased by the Fitzwilliam for £300.
Bought from the Perceval Fund, October 1949.
Method of acquisition: Bought (1949)
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1767
Accession number: P.457-1949
Primary reference Number: 227308
Lawrence/Dighton: 20 aI/III
BN Inventaire (18thC): 1
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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