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La Fontaine d'Amour (The Fountain of Love)

Nicolas François Regnault after Jean-Honoré Fragonard

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting depicting mythical figures gathered around a fountain. The scene shows angelic cherubs with wings surrounding two female figures. The figures are engaging in interaction among clouds. Water cascades from the fountain into a pool, and trees frame the scene. The painting is done in the style of François Boucher.

Artwork Details

Date
1785
Medium
stipple etching [proof before engraved title]
Dimensions
3539 × 4728 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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