Add a playful elegance to your Gallery with this 1940s Nicolas Lancret Framed Print Set, featuring the classic "Seesaw" and "Dropping the Handkerchief" scenes and a textured, linen-style lithograph finish.
A quintessential example of 1940s Rococo Revival, these matched works by Nicolas Lancret capture the playful, aristocratic spirit of 18th-century France. "The Seesaw" and "Dropping the Handkerchief" depict elegant figures in a verdant wooded landscape, providing a sense of whimsy that was highly sought after for mid-century boudoir styling.
The ornate gold frames feature a distinctive "pie crust" scalloped edge, lending a classic architectural frame to the soft, romantic imagery. Measuring over fourteen inches tall, these prints possess a grounded sense of reverent history, serving as a soulful tribute to the enduring charm of the French Old Masters. Whether styled as a symmetrical pair above a vanity or integrated into a sophisticated gallery wall, these Lancret prints bring a touch of nostalgic grace and "Timeless" elegance to the modern home.
This item is vintage, approximately 80 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.
Origin: USA (Frames) / France (Artist)
Era: 1940s
Material: Wood, Glass, Paper
Dimensions: 14.25" x 12.25"
Condition: Very Good
Special Feature: Iconic mid-century scalloped "pie crust" gilt frames.
Note: These scenes were originally commissioned for the French court; their reproduction in the 1940s helped define the "Traditional" aesthetic of the era.