Broken Eggs (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
Broken Eggs is a mid 18th century painting by French artist Jean-Baptiste Greuze. Done in oil on canvas, the painting depicts a family discussing "broken eggs", which may be a metaphor for the loss of the young girl's virginity.[1] The work is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Gallery 631.[1]
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| Artist | Jean-Baptiste Greuze |
| Year | 1756 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 73 cm × 94 cm (29 in × 37 in) |
| Location | Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City |
References
- "Broken Eggs". www.metmuseum.org. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2018-10-18.
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