Die Torheit

Französische Grafik 1775–1780, 1777

The image shows an illustration of a cherubic child in a playful, airborne position. The child is mid-leap or in flight, with arms and legs outstretched, hovering among clouds in a celestial setting. The cherub has a soft, round face with rosy cheeks, small eyes, and curly, light-colored hair. The child is unclothed except for a sheer fabric around the waist. In one hand, the child holds a staff or scepter with a face-like figure. Surrounding the cherub are several white doves in flight. The background includes clouds, a light blue sky, clusters of flowers, and foliage. The composition is framed with an oval outline, with a border and text that reads "LA FOLIE."
Künstler
Französische Grafik 1775–1780
Datierung
1777
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
color aquatint and etching with roulette work
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image shows an illustration of a cherubic child in a playful, airborne position. The child is mid-leap or in flight, with arms and legs outstretched, hovering among clouds in a celestial setting. The cherub has a soft, round face with rosy cheeks, small eyes, and curly, light-colored hair. The child is unclothed except for a sheer fabric around the waist. In one hand, the child holds a staff or scepter with a face-like figure. Surrounding the cherub are several white doves in flight. The background includes clouds, a light blue sky, clusters of flowers, and foliage. The composition is framed with an oval outline, with a border and text that reads "LA FOLIE."

Französische Grafik 1775–1780