Charles-Nicolas Cochin, le jeune* (1715-1790)

Two Children fighting over a Stack of Cards

Details

Charles-Nicolas Cochin, le jeune* (1715-1790)
Two Children fighting over a Stack of Cards
black and white chalk on light brown paper
6.7/8 x 8.5/8 in. (176 x 219 mm.)

Provenance

G. von Grainburg, Heidelberg.

Engraved

In reverse by N. Dupuis.

Lot Essay

The composition is an allegory of the fragilty of human achievements. The caption of the print is 'Vous btissez, aimable, Le moindre vent dtruit votre Edifice Dans ses projets, l'homme inconstant Eprouve le mme caprice'.