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The Embroiderer

18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Embroiderer
  • Artist: Jacques Fabien Gautier Dagoty (French, Marseille 1716–1785 Paris)
  • Artist: After Jean Siméon Chardin (French, Paris 1699–1779 Paris)
  • Date: 18th century
  • Medium: Color mezzotint
  • Dimensions: plate: 8 7/16 x 6 1/4 in. (21.5 x 15.8 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Chester Dale Bequest, by exchange; funds from various donors; The Henfield Foundation Gift; Janice and Roger Oresman Gift; The Elisha Whitelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund; Charles Z. Offin Fund, and Dr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Elkind Gift, 2005
  • Object Number: 2005.223
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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