Rocaille Fountain with Venus, Amorini, and Swans

Edme Bouchardon

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene featuring a figure seated in a shell with cherubs below. The drawing shows a central figure seated on a large shell-like structure. The scene is framed within an arch-like structure. Below the main figure, several cherubic figures with wings are positioned. The entire piece features delicate and flowing lines, likely executed in red chalk. Light shading and cross-hatching brings depth to the scene.