The image depicts the title page of an etched book. Two cherubs support a decorative cartouche. The cherub on the left is on the outside of the cartouche; he faces right and supports the cartouche with both hands. He has curly hair and a wing on his back. The cherub on the right is on the inside of the cartouche; both arms are raised and holds a ribbon; he faces left and sits on a platform. The cartouche features a floral design with scrolling leaves and flowers. The text on the cartouche reads: "Recueil de Fontaines, Inventées par F. Boucher, Peintre du Roy." A stone wall supports the platform. Additional cursive writing appears along the bottom edge.
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- 599 × 893 px
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