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La Bonne Mère

Nicolas Delaunay after Jean-Honoré Fragonard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman seated outdoors with two children. She holds a child on her lap while another child stands beside her. The woman has a calm expression and wears a bonnet. She is dressed in a flowing gown. The child on her lap seems to be resting, while the other child pours liquid from a jug. The background is filled with foliage, creating a serene atmosphere. The image is framed in an oval shape.

Artwork Details

Date
1779
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
3544 × 4668 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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