La Fontaine de l'Amour

1738

Pierre-Alexandre Aveline after François Boucher

Associated Names
Pierre-Alexandre Aveline

Artist, French, probably 1702 - 1760

François Boucher

Artist After, French, 1703 - 1770

The image depicts a scene featuring a group of elegantly dressed individuals lounging in a lush, natural setting with architectural elements in the background. The etching showcases detailed line work characteristic of etching techniques, providing texture and depth. Close to us, the figures are engaged in leisure activities, while additional figures are seated on a stone structure and cherubic figures are featured on a fountain. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of brown to create a historical and romantic atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving with etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Katharine Shepard Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate (cut within platemark on right): 40.2 x 29.6 cm (15 13/16 x 11 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 47.4 x 31.6 cm (18 11/16 x 12 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.85.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    IFF (1700), no. 34

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Christopher Mendez, London); purchased 2004 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1930

  • Inventaire du Fonds Français, Graveurs du XIIIe siècle. Paris, 1930 - 1977.

2004

  • Christopher Mendez. Proofs and Prints Published by Huquier. London, 2004: no. 5a.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: F. Boucher inv.; lower center in plate: LA FONTAINE DE L'AMOUR / Se vend à Paris chez Huquier / Avec Priv. du Roi; lower right in plate: P. Aveline Sculpsit

Wikidata ID

Q76355686

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