Two figures dancing on a fantastic see saw; one holds a garland, the other holds a flag

Requires Photography

Cahier de balançoires chinoises

After: Jean-Baptiste Pillement (French, 1728–1808)
Jean Jacques Avril, père (French, 1744–1831)

Late 18th century

Medium/Technique Etching and engraving

Dimensions Sheet: 35.5 x 24.5 cm (14 x 9 5/8 in.)
Mount: 43 x 28 cm (16 15/16 x 11 in.)

Credit Line Maria Antoinette Evans Fund

Accession Number30.1213.5

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionPlate from Cahier de Balançoires Chinoises Inventées et Desinées par J. Pillement,
Premier Peintre du Roy de Pologne Grave par J.J. Avril.

InscriptionsIn the plate: U.l. B; U.r.: 6; L.l.: J. Pillement Inv. et del.; L.r.: J.J. Avril Sculp.

ProvenancePDP Register entry: Date acquired, 7/1/1930 [exact to month]